AP The most delicious ride in NASCAR is no more, for now. Kyle Busch will participate in the final two races of the Sprint Cup season at Phoenix and Homestead-Miami, but his car will not be adorned with giant blue and red M&Ms, as the company has withdrawn its sponsorship for the remainder of the Cup series. Mmmmm, sweet sweet NASCAR sponsor controversy (gurgle) …
Busch was fined $50,000 and placed on probation for intentionally wrecking Ron Hornaday Jr. in the Nov. 4 Truck Series race in Texas.
And make no mistake, Mars Chocolate ® ™ © will not tolerate such shenanigans. Mars press release:
“Kyle’s recent actions are unacceptable and do not reflect the values of Mars,” said Debra A. Sandler, chief consumer officer, Mars Chocolate North America. “While we do not condone Kyle’s recent actions, we do believe that he has shown remorse and has expressed a desire to change. We believe our decision will have a positive impact on Kyle and will help him return next season ready to win.”
Yes! As every parent knows, taking away a child’s candy is a sure way to get his attention when all other measures fail. But this seems a cruel stroke so close following Halloween.
NASCAR authorities are on high alert, watching for any sign of Kyle’s middle finger.
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- chargerdillon - Nov 11, 2011 at 8:04 PM
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What this jackass did is nothing short of vehicular manslaughter he willingly and knowingly went on a mans bumper and purposely smashed both himself and the other car into a wall when everything was clear they were supposed to slowdown and line up.
Make no mistake about it, he will be cut, and he’s lucky he isnt going to jail
Some of the dirtiest racers ever to live like Earnhardt never crossed the line Busch did
