Busch cited for reckless driving...

Mac22 · Post by **Mac22** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:19 am

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/stor ... id=2222038

Reigning champ cited only for reckless driving

PHOENIX -- NASCAR driver Kurt Busch was detained on suspicion of drunken driving and cited for reckless driving after a confrontation with police near the track where the NASCAR champion is to race Sunday.

Busch was stopped Friday night after trying to avoid another car and running a stop sign about 2 miles from Phoenix International Raceway, said Lt. Paul Chagolla

"As a result of the roadside investigation, the deputy did take Mr. Busch into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol," Lt. Chagolla said.

Chagolla said the deputy smelled alcohol on Busch, but the driver refused to perform standard field sobriety tests. Busch did submit to a field breath alcohol test, and the device showed the presence of alcohol.

The deputy drove Busch to the raceway, where a sheriff's facility is located, to administer another breath test but the machine there failed. The deputy then decided to cite Busch for reckless driving and he was released, Chagolla said.

Busch was spotted driving about 60 mph in a 45-mph zone, Chagolla said. A deputy tried to pull Busch over but there was some delay, Chagolla said. When he did stop, Busch was argumentative and uncooperative, Chagolla said. The deputy then called for a supervisor.

"This is Maricopa County and our streets are not to be used as raceways," sheriff Joe Arpaio said. "He ought to confine his speeding to the racetrack. And I don't like anybody being abusive to my deputies -- I don't care who they are."

Busch, the reigning Nextel Cup champion, is in Phoenix to race in Sunday's Checker Auto Parts 500. Busch, eighth in points for the season, qualified 17th for the race.

The driver got his release from Roush Racing earlier this week and plans to join Penske Racing South next season, taking over the No. 2 Dodge from retiring Rusty Wallace.

Neither Busch, his representatives nor the Penske team could be reached for comment.

Jack Roush, Busch's current car owner, said he doesn't play to take punitive action against the driver.

"I don't plan to take any action myself," he said. "I'm not looking down the road with Kurt, based on the fact that he has his release and he'll be doing something else. He'll be under new management and new oversight next year and I'll just stand aside and watch and see how that works out for him."

Roush said he had not talked with Busch or any of his representatives and did not know the facts of the incident. Asked how this situation might impact Crown Royal, a distilled Canadian whisky that is Busch's current sponsor, Roush said, "It would be an issue for Crown Royal, I'm sure, if that proves to be a fact, and going down the road with that relationship.

"But, happily, I feel we that we can stand aside of it now and say it's none of my affair."

NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said: "It's a traffic ticket as far as we know."

Busch's truculent behavior on and off the track has gotten him in trouble with NASCAR and other drivers in the past.

The 27-year-old driver from Las Vegas was punched in the face by Jimmy Spencer for trying to deliberately wreck him. He was called "an arrogant punk" by Kevin Harvick and is booed by fans who dislike his aggressive driving.

Busch got into trouble with NASCAR again at Darlington, S.C., in May when he refused to go where he was told after returning to the track following a crash. He then was called into the pits for a penalty and responded with expletives directed at NASCAR officials over his car radio. He also tossed a water bottle that hit the NASCAR official in his pit.

NASCAR officials said his behavior was not "befitting of a champion."

nice work....

PrimeX · Post by **PrimeX** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:23 am

When he did stop, Busch was argumentative and uncooperative

No way? I am completely shocked.

trev · Post by **trev** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 5:08 am

sad, just sad

Qbert · Post by **Qbert** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:41 am

:wink:

007's meltdown will commence in about 6 hours from this post.

HA hah!

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:48 pm

Jack wrote:
"But, happily, I feel we that we can stand aside of it now and say it's none of my affair."

Translation: "This bitch is somebody elses problem now."

bwa!

Way to go Krackhead.

jackass007 · Post by **jackass007** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:06 pm

oh well, we'll see how this plays out

how many people here have lost their job over a traffic ticket?

I also guess everybody here has always agreed with getting pulled over for whatever reason, and NEVER argued with a Policeman, right?

Shame on Kurt for getting ANY negative press at all, now that his contract was 2 races away from the end, and he moves into his dream ride.

I would like to think there is something of an exaggeration to this story.

I'm praying all Roush cars eat wall from here on out!

Glad he has 5 cars!

Cross Traffic · Post by **Cross Traffic** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:08 pm

We will not be seeing Kurt the rest of the season!

AVONDALE, Ariz. - Kurt Busch was suspended by his team Sunday for the last two races of the
NASCAR season after police cited the reigning Nextel Cup champion for reckless driving.

Busch will be replaced in Sunday's race at Phoenix International Raceway by Kenny Wallace.

"The team has elected to suspend Kurt Busch for the rest of the season," said Geoff Smith, president of Roush Racing. "We took this action following an evaluation of the circumstances surrounding Kurt's Friday night altercation with the Arizona sheriff's office."

Mac22 · Post by **Mac22** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:48 pm

kenny wallace will be replacing him... they basically pulled him off the set in the middle of taping in order to get him ready.

trev · Post by **trev** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:27 pm

jackass007 wrote:oh well, we'll see how this plays out

how many people here have lost their job over a traffic ticket?

I also guess everybody here has always agreed with getting pulled over for whatever reason, and NEVER argued with a Policeman, right?

Shame on Kurt for getting ANY negative press at all, now that his contract was 2 races away from the end, and he moves into his dream ride.

I would like to think there is something of an exaggeration to this story.

I'm praying all Roush cars eat wall from here on out!

Glad he has 5 cars!

No.

Not shame on Kurt for negative press, shame on Kurt for being an arrogant punk (although Kevin Harvick has little room to talk). In your heart of hearts do you really think this is an exaggeration?? Come on. I actually kind of liked the way Kurt has handled himself at times but this is a complete debacle on his part. I hope he gets the harshest punishment for what he did. What an asshole.

rozy · Post by **rozy** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:39 pm

^^Have I told you lately that I love you? :D

RACK Roush.....I might become more of a Roush fan now.

jackass007 · Post by **jackass007** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:55 pm

trev wrote:
jackass007 wrote:oh well, we'll see how this plays out

how many people here have lost their job over a traffic ticket?

I also guess everybody here has always agreed with getting pulled over for whatever reason, and NEVER argued with a Policeman, right?

Shame on Kurt for getting ANY negative press at all, now that his contract was 2 races away from the end, and he moves into his dream ride.

I would like to think there is something of an exaggeration to this story.

I'm praying all Roush cars eat wall from here on out!

Glad he has 5 cars!
No.

Not shame on Kurt for negative press, shame on Kurt for being an arrogant punk (although Kevin Harvick has little room to talk). In your heart of hearts do you really think this is an exaggeration?? Come on. I actually kind of liked the way Kurt has handled himself at times but this is a complete debacle on his part. I hope he gets the harshest punishment for what he did. What an asshole.

let's see what this is all about, and where the court case goes. It's funny to me to see retards like you eating everything the press shovels at you.

Bon appetite!

trev · Post by **trev** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:02 pm

jackass007 wrote:
let's see what this is all about, and where the court case goes. It's funny to me to see retards like you eating everything the press shovels at you.

Bon appetite!

Believe me jackass, I'd rather it be a non-story. I don't like to see drivers with such potential mess things up for themselves. But of course you can't see that with your blinders on. It's ok. If you want to reward asshole behavior, go right ahead. Ole Kurt is going to reap what he sows. And you'll be here defending his nonsense. "Don't ya know, I'm Kurt Busch." Bwahaaaaa. Rack the police for getting over on the arrogance. Buh bye now.

And by the way, Kurt is very sorry for his actions, just as I predicted he would be. Now where is the exaggeration by the press, jackass?

Why, no rozy, but I'll sure lap it up. :wink:

BBMarley · Post by **BBMarley** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:41 am

Will Jesse Jackson come out and say he thinks this suspension is too severe?

trev · Post by **trev** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:22 pm

trev wrote:
And by the way, Kurt is very sorry for his actions, just as I predicted he would be. Now where is the exaggeration by the press, jackass?

No answer, jackass? Just as I thought.

You're a bigger wussy than your driver. *shocker*

T1B

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