More trouble for NASCAR — Kyle Busch is apologizing for using the r-word in a post-race interview on Sunday … saying he should have never used the derogatory term.
Busch was furious with Brad Keselowski after making contact with the driver at the NASCAR Cup playoff race at Martinsville … sounding off to reporters following his 2nd-place finish.
“He drills my ass coming out of (turn) 4 for no reason,” Busch said after the race.
“I mean, where was he going? What was he gonna do? Spin me out? He was trying to do a (Kevin) Harvick is what he was trying to do. For what? For second place? To do what, he wasn’t gonna transfer through with that.”
“It’s frickin’ (r-word), man. So stupid.” Busch added. “I don’t understand these guys. I should beat the s*** out of him right now, is what I should do. But, that doesn’t do me any good, either.”
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Busch took to Twitter to share his regret over using the term … saying, “In one of my post-race interviews I used a word I should never use and I want to apologize for it.”
It’s the third time a high-profile driver has used a derogatory slur recently — remember, Kyle Larson was suspended after using the n-word during a stream … and Hailie Deegan underwent sensitivity training after using the r-word.
A spokesperson for NASCAR says the org. is reviewing Busch’s comments … which means sensitivity training, a fine or a suspension could be on the horizon.
As for whether he’s worried about getting punished … Busch said, “I’ve already had to pay enough fines in my lifetime, I’m sure I’ll get another one.”