NASCAR Podcast
SHOW #182 – We discuss the latest Kyle Busch mis-step, it’s implications from sponsors to employees, Kerry even hits Dale Earnhardt Jr. with a question about it. Plus we hear from Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart and much, much more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop
(About 49 mins)
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STATEMENT FROM M&M/MARS INCORPORATED
VIDEO: KYLE BUSCH WRECKS RON HORNADAY
VIDEO: MIKE HELTON PARKS KYLE BUSCH AT TEXAS
NASCAR FINES, GIVES PROBATION, AND STERN WARNING TO Kyle Busch
STATEMENT FROM M&M’S / MARS INCORPORATED
The recent actions demonstrated by Kyle Busch are not consistent with the values of Mars, Incorporated and we’re very disappointed.
We do not condone this behavior and expect those who represent our company and brands to abide by the same values our company stands for.
We have expressed our strong concerns directly to Joe Gibbs Racing.
Update from the M&M’s Facebook Page
M&M’s U.S.A.
My boss asked me to share this: The recent actions by Kyle Busch are not consistent with the values of M&M’S and we’re very disappointed. Like you, we hold those who represent our brand to a higher standard and we have expressed our concerns directly to Joe Gibbs Racing.
Kyle Busch has been parked for the remainder of the weekend by NASCAR after his actions during the Truck Series race on Friday night. NASCAR called wrecking Ron Hornaday by Kyle Busch “aggressive driving” and invoked this from the official rule book.
“A NASCAR Supervisory Official may direct a Competitor to cease competition, to leave the racing premises, or to bring the car to the pit and/or garage area for a specified number of laps, and/or a specified time penalty, for the balance of the Race, or future NASCAR Races, if it is necessary to do so in order to promote the orderly conduct of the NASCAR Event(s). Such a directive will be given only in extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the NASCAR Supervisory Officials. It will not be deemed or construed to be a disqualification, suspension or other “penalty” within the meaning of Section 12 and is not appealable under that Section.”
VIDEO: KYLE BUSCH WRECKS RON HORNADAY
VIDEO: MIKE HELTON PARKS KYLE BUSCH AT TEXAS
Has this happened before?
Yes, in 2002 Kevin Harvick (ironically) was parked from a Sunday Cup race at Martinsville from his actions in the Truck race. Also in 2007 Robby Gordon was parked at Pocono for actions in a Nationwide Series race in Montreal.
NOTE: Michael McDowell will take the wheel of the #18 machine in Sunday’s race, and Denny Hamlin will drive for Kyle in the Nationwide Series race.
Portions came from nascar.com
James “Bubba” Stewart has signed a multi-year contract to race with the motocross division of Joe Gibbs Racing, JGRMX. Additionally, JGRMX has extended its relationship with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. racing exclusively Yamaha motorcycles through 2014.
Stewart, who began racing at the age of four, is one of the most decorated riders in motocross history.. He won the first of a record breaking 11 amateur national championships by age six.
Continue reading “James Stewart Joins Joe Gibbs Racing, NASCAR Plans”
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