The world of NASCAR has always been involved in the discussion about who is the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). However, opinions have changed over the years and some have even included modern pioneers of the sport in the conversation. Recently, Kyle Busch shared his thoughts on what would happen if he and Dale Earnhardt competed during their prime.
Throughout history, drivers like Earnhardt have been part of the debate about who deserves the title of GOAT. But as time passed, the discussion expanded to include drivers from different eras. This led to the question of who would come out victorious if Earnhardt and Busch had raced against each other.
The NASCAR page of NBC Sports recently raised the question of who would win a race between Busch and Dale Sr. They suggested a hypothetical 10-lap race at Bristol Motor Speedway, with both drivers in equal cars. Busch, who came across the post, admitted that the race would not have a conclusive ending.
According to Busch, neither he nor Earnhardt would make it to the checkered flag. The RCR driver believes that both drivers would be involved in an incident, given the aggressiveness of their racing styles and their careers filled with incidents.
The year did not start well for Busch, mainly due to ongoing issues with his pit crew. Busch’s pit crew changed multiple times throughout the weekends due to several failed stops. One of these instances occurred in Phoenix, during his home race, when he missed the pit stops and couldn’t stop in time.
As a result, Busch received a penalty that ruined his race in Sin City. Although this time it wasn’t his pit stop team’s fault, Busch was frustrated with the incident. Subsequently, his pit stop team was changed again for the race in Phoenix. However, the race wasn’t any better for Busch, who finished in 22nd place. The two-time champion is falling behind in the standings and is hoping for a miracle in Bristol.
