AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear

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

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 17, 2025
in Motorsports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
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.

Share212Tweet133Send

Related Posts

Lewis Hamilton’s Shocking Mistakes Threaten His Legacy and Ferrari’s Hopes for Glory
Motorsports

Lewis Hamilton’s Shocking Mistakes Threaten His Legacy and Ferrari’s Hopes for Glory

Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 27, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton...

by Redação
September 14, 2025
Toto Wolff’s Shocking Regret: Inside the Explosive Mercedes F1 Rivalry That Changed Everything!
Motorsports

Toto Wolff’s Shocking Regret: Inside the Explosive Mercedes F1 Rivalry That Changed Everything!

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 2, 2025 Mercedes...

by David Castro
September 14, 2025
Red Bull’s Thrilling Monza Victory: Can Verstappen Conquer Baku’s Challenges Next?
Motorsports

Red Bull’s Thrilling Monza Victory: Can Verstappen Conquer Baku’s Challenges Next?

Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

by James Taylor
September 14, 2025
Esteban Ocon Dismisses Fierce Haas-Cadillac Rivalry Ahead of Thrilling 2026 F1 Showdown
Motorsports

Esteban Ocon Dismisses Fierce Haas-Cadillac Rivalry Ahead of Thrilling 2026 F1 Showdown

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 12, 2025 Haas' Esteban...

by Miguel Cunha
September 14, 2025

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent News

Lewis Hamilton’s Shocking Mistakes Threaten His Legacy and Ferrari’s Hopes for Glory

Lewis Hamilton’s Shocking Mistakes Threaten His Legacy and Ferrari’s Hopes for Glory

September 14, 2025
Toto Wolff’s Shocking Regret: Inside the Explosive Mercedes F1 Rivalry That Changed Everything!

Toto Wolff’s Shocking Regret: Inside the Explosive Mercedes F1 Rivalry That Changed Everything!

September 14, 2025
Red Bull’s Thrilling Monza Victory: Can Verstappen Conquer Baku’s Challenges Next?

Red Bull’s Thrilling Monza Victory: Can Verstappen Conquer Baku’s Challenges Next?

September 14, 2025
Esteban Ocon Dismisses Fierce Haas-Cadillac Rivalry Ahead of Thrilling 2026 F1 Showdown

Esteban Ocon Dismisses Fierce Haas-Cadillac Rivalry Ahead of Thrilling 2026 F1 Showdown

September 14, 2025

Newsletter

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  • EDITORIAL STATUS
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.