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Fans Rip Into Kyle Busch, Claim He’s Following Dale Earnhardt’s Unlucky Path with Harsh Verdict!

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
January 18, 2025
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Kyle Busch Teases High Limit Racing Debut but Says, ‘Not So Fast’

Nov 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) is introduced before the Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Kyle Busch, one of NASCAR’s most decorated drivers, enters the 2025 Daytona 500 with a chance to rewrite history and end a streak that has left fans divided and critics buzzing. After a winless 2024 campaign that snapped his record-setting 19-year streak of winning at least one race per season, Busch is looking to emulate the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr. by breaking his drought at NASCAR’s biggest stage.

Parallels to the Intimidator: hope or hype?

The comparisons to Dale Earnhardt Sr. are compelling. Much like Busch, Earnhardt endured a painful winless streak—59 races—before achieving his first Daytona 500 victory in 1998, a track that had eluded him in 19 previous attempts. Busch now finds himself in a similar position, winless in over 50 races and still searching for his first Daytona 500 triumph.

Adding to the drama, NASCAR fans have taken to social media to debate the legitimacy of these comparisons. When NASCAR posted an infographic highlighting Busch’s potential to mirror Earnhardt’s iconic Daytona comeback, fans were quick to fire off scathing comments, accusing the narrative of being more wishful thinking than reality.

Busch: “We could legit win Daytona”

Despite the naysayers, Busch is entering the 2025 season with renewed optimism. Speaking earlier in the year, the two-time Cup Series champion acknowledged the difficulty of his situation but expressed confidence in his ability to rise again:
“We could legit win Daytona. It’s tough because, when you’ve done as well as you’ve done and the success and accolades you’ve had, to get run over and beat down, it’s hard to get back up. But I’ve been down before, although probably never as long or as low as this has been.”

Busch’s recent performances offer a glimmer of hope. After securing wins at the Tulsa Shootout and a second-place finish at the Chili Bowl Nationals, the 38-year-old appears to be regaining his competitive edge.

Odds and a new rivalry: Keselowski enters the chat

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Busch is among the favorites for the 2025 Daytona 500, but he’s not alone. Brad Keselowski, who broke a staggering 110-race winless streak in 2024 with a victory at Darlington, also finds himself in contention. Both Busch and Keselowski—neither of whom has ever won a Daytona 500—are tied with odds of +1200, setting up a tantalizing showdown.

The rivalry adds another layer of intrigue. Keselowski’s career resurgence in 2024 has positioned him as a formidable threat to Busch’s Daytona dreams. With both drivers hungry to claim their first Daytona 500 victory, the stakes have never been higher.

Turning skepticism into legacy

For Busch, the 2025 Daytona 500 represents more than just another race. It’s a chance to silence critics, defy the odds, and cement his legacy alongside NASCAR’s all-time greats. But as history has shown, Daytona is a track that demands perfection—and a little bit of luck.

If Busch can pull off a win, he won’t just break a winless streak; he’ll carve out a story that mirrors one of NASCAR’s most iconic moments. But with Keselowski, a field of strong competitors, and the unpredictable nature of superspeedway racing, victory is far from guaranteed.

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