After a pit crew error cost him an almost certain win in the Nationwide race, Kyle took his anger out the next day on the Sprint Cup field, leading 378 of 502 laps on his way to an overpowering victory at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Busch not only spanked the field, he also verbally reignited his rivalry with “The Baby Jesus”. The smack started when NASCAR called yet another bogus caution for debris to help Dale Jr. get back on the lead lap.
Busch laughed maniacally through his commentary. ”Eighty-eight, lucky dog. Hahahahaha!”
Busch quickly knocked the #88 off the lead lap again but his focus had returned to keeping the competition behind him and winning the race. Further comment was reserved until the postrace where alas, it was as one-sided as the race.
“There’s probably too much pressure on one guy’s shoulders who doesn’t seem to win very often,” Busch said. “But for us, it’s a blast to go out there and do what we do.”
Jr’s reply: “…right now, he has every right to say what he wants and he’s been able to back it up on the track.”