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Kyle Busch’s Vegas Comeback Thwarted by Controversial Penalty: NASCAR Officials Face RCR’s Fury

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 17, 2025
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Kyle Busch’s Vegas Comeback Thwarted by Controversial Penalty: NASCAR Officials Face RCR’s Fury

Mar 15, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during qualifying for the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

In a whirlwind of controversy and chaos, NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch found himself at the receiving end of a debilitating penalty during the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The incident ignited a firestorm of protest from Richard Childress Racing (RCR), with team members accusing NASCAR officials of unfair treatment.

Having chalked up a trio of top-10 finishes in the preceding races at Atlanta, COTA, and Phoenix, Busch entered the Las Vegas race riding a wave of optimism. Despite a 61-race drought without a win, the driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet was hopeful of turning his fortunes around, buoyed by the improved performance of his car compared to the previous season.

“So far so good. From last year to this year … the cars are driving much better,” said Busch, praising his team’s efforts and expressing confidence ahead of the race on his home track.

The initial signs were promising. A powerful qualifying session saw Busch secure a second-row start. However, the race soon turned into a nightmare for the Vegas native. A penalty for exceeding the pit road speed limit during a crucial green-flag pit cycle sent Busch spiraling down the field, effectively sabotaging his chances of contending for the win.

Busch was incensed, arguing that he had received no indication of a speed limit violation. “That’s insane! I never saw a blue light down the pit road. I’m on page 3,” he exclaimed over the radio. The blue light Busch referred to is an alert system on the driver’s dashboard that monitors pit road speed.

The situation was further exacerbated when his team informed him that the penalty had been issued too late to be contested. This elicited a furious response from the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro crew chief, Randall Burnett, and spotter Derek Kneeland, who reportedly expressed their anger at NASCAR officials.

NASCAR insider Matt Weaver relayed their sentiments on social media, tweeting, “Randall Burnett and Derek Kneeland both say they’ve yelled at NASCAR officials. The RCR 8 team is mad that NASCAR called that penalty so late and never gave them a chance to pit or even address the penalty.”

As if the penalty wasn’t enough of a setback, Busch’s race further unraveled in Stage 2. He suffered a wreck that forced him to limp to the garage, losing his right rear wheel in the process. Busch radioed to his team, “It’s broke, it’s done, the brake pedal is done.” The damage was so severe that Busch fell almost 34 laps behind by the end of Stage 2.

This incident has sparked a heated debate about NASCAR’s penalty decisions, with the RCR team feeling they were unfairly denied a chance to fight for the win. The story continues to unfold, promising more twists and turns in the explosive world of NASCAR.

Stay tuned for further developments on this controversy.

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