I know this is a blog about racing in New Jersey, but since I think most of you were watching tonight's racing from Bristol, I think it is fair to ask a question most of us want the answer to.
Kyle Busch started the night on probation, right?
Kyle Busch purposely wrecked Elliot Sadler tonight, right?
That is obviously a violation of his probation, right?
So Kyle Busch will be suspended by NASCAR, if not this week, but definitely for the next race on the schedule, right?
The sad truth is, probably not. Don't get me wrong I'm not a Kyle Busch hater, I actually think he is the most talented race driver competing, currently, in any series. What upsets me is how meaningless a NASCAR probation actually is. What's next, double probation? If purposely wrecking another competitor on the track, during an event, while on probation, doesn't warrant a suspension, what does? A speeding conviction, where you lose your driver's license on the same day? Oh wait! He did that too!
There will never be a better time for NASCAR to actually flex some muscle. With the current point system, Kyle Busch has already qualified for The Chase. He could be sat down for a week, and really not lose much, position wise. NASCAR could actually use Kyle as an example, and generate significant publicity beyond the sport.
NASCAR could actually be helping Kyle by suspending him. The only thing keeping him from being a champion is Kyle himself. Maybe if he realizes he isn't bigger than the sport, he will learn to use his head more, and his bumper less.
So let's see if NASCAR steps up, or if it's business as usual, meaningless probation.
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