Like him or loathe him, Kyle Busch is arguably the best driver in NASCAR. He's the current leader in the standings by 64 points over Jeff Burton and 144 over Dale Jr. He has by far won the most races and has the most top 10 finishes of anyone in the chase.
Yet somehow he manages to have his mother booed at pre-race introductions. So here are the top five reasons why people love to hate Kyle Busch.
1. He's Confident
Kyle Busch makes it no secret that he is one of the best in NASCAR. He does what he needs to do to win no matter the circumstance. Kyle welcomes the boos from the crowd and asks for more as he waves his hands in the air.
NASCAR's newly crowned bad boy is not out to make friends, but to win races plain and simple.
2. His Attitude
When Kyle doesn't like something he will be the first to let you know it. There are no two ways about it—NASCAR's Sprint Cup leader speaks his mind. Whether telling his crew chief about a lackluster pit, or telling the interviewers exactly what he thinks of other drivers good or bad. It is in fact "Kyle's way or the highway."
- B/R Ticket Guide
3. His Aggressiveness
It's hard to win races without being aggressive and Kyle has no lack of bravado. He doesn't shy away from competition and will do what it takes to get out in front.
Whether it be a fellow teammate or his own brother, Kyle does not back down until he sees the checkered flag. I don't think any driver believes more strongly in the saying, "If you're not first you're last."
4. He Has Wrecked Nascar's Most Popular Drivers
It doesn't help matters when you accidentally take out NASCAR's most popular driver (Dale Jr.) three laps before the finish. I'm sure that just about every single No. 88 fan dislikes Kyle Busch.
Pablo Montoya made it very clear last week at New Hampshire that Kyle "crossed the line." He must have felt pretty strongly to spin him out under caution.
Be that as it may, Kyle doesn't apologize and this drives people absolutely crazy.
5. People Love to Hate the Best
With all that said, Kyle Busch is still the No. 1 driver in NASCAR. People hated the undefeated Patriots, people hate Kobe Bryant, and no doubt about it the majority of NASCAR fans hate Busch.
The reasons people hate Busch are the same reasons people like him. One thing's for sure, he makes NASCAR that much more entertaining week in and week out.
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6 months ago
5 Starz man! Well written.
Ol' Kyle has moved into 2nd place in the souvenir department now so fans are assembling.
6 months ago
Thanks buddy I appreciate the feedback. Glad to here Kyle is starting to get some respect.
6 months ago
Hey ! I just saw this on Google News, FRONT PAGE !
from 6 months ago
That's awesome! thanks for letting me know bud
6 months ago
You left out reason number 6...His brother is Kurt Busch.
6 months ago
Tuesday July 8th:
Did you hear the BOO's after Kyle was given the win at the Coke Zero 400? Did you see the beer cans flying at him when he went to retrieve the Checkered flag? Did you hear the TV guys say "oh if he keeps winning he'll win them over"? Did you read the authors Top 5 reasons here, he's obviously a Pro-Kyle fan.
1. He waves for more boo’s: What’s else is he going to do when 150k fans are booing?
2. His attitude? NO HIS EGO Mr author. Arrogant ! Saturday sometime ago he was dumped and ran after the other driver, Then Sunday he dumps Dale jr and acts like there was nothing wrong.
3. His Aggressiveness: So was Erine Irvan where is he now?
4. He wrecks popular drivers? If he was so skilled as a driver he would not have to do that. Mark Martin, does not dump others nor does Dale jr, or Jimmy Johnson..ect etc.
5. People love to hate the best? Get a clue and read 4 again! No one hates the best, people hate conceited, arrogant, Bulls in a china shop drivers, who have the personality of a gnat!
And that’s why I hate Kyle Busch!
from 5 months ago
I love Kyle Busch as a driver, a personality and a competitor. He is a star, the star of NASCAR today.
6 months ago
1) What else is he suppose to do? Are you serious? Maybe not taunt the crowd, do his post race interview and go back to his trailer after the race.
2) Ego is part of his attitude. As I wrote It is in fact "Kyle's way or the highway." I also stated that he doesn't apologize even if he knows he is wrong.
3)I remember another driver who was pretty aggressive, maybe you know him Dale Earnhardt Sr.. I read your profile you were a fan of his weren't you? So where's your aggressive talk about him?
4) As I stated he "accidentally" wrecks NASCARS most popular drivers. And if I recall Dale Jr. on sunday riding his back bumper and giving him a few friendly taps. Nobody is perfect and EVERYONE one time or another wrecks someone.
5) Get a clue? People can't stand when a person or team completely dominate a sport! This is especially true if the person or team isn't humble about it. Would it be nice if they were, sure. But it's not mandatory that they're humble and in no way shape or form.
In any case thank you for taking time to read and comment.
from 5 months ago
Don't play that, you'll never explain or convince the haters.
6 months ago
There could be a reason 5A on the list:
He drives a TOYOTA in the three national series, and is likely to single-handedly make Toyota win the manufacturer's championship this year. He was known to be good, but not THIS good, single-handedly putting Toyota on the NASCAR map.
from 5 months ago
I'm a proud Toyota driver too.
4 months ago
Look, I didn't have an opinion about either Kurt or Kyle when they started racing Sprint Cup (at different times).
They slowly grew on me. First Kurt, now Kyle. Grew to hate that is. Out of all the years I've been watching NASCAR, I have never hated anybody in the sport. I don't care if they win or lose, they're both assholes.
All the unnecessary comments, stupid victory lane celebrations, the "I'm better than you" attitudes, stupid moves on the track(and in the pits) tells me that their Mom and Dad didn't raise them right.
Maybe I should hate their Mom and Dad for doing such a horrible job raising them.
Maybe it's not their fault.
Their Mom and Dad should have taught them about respect and manners, but obviously they didn't.
I hate Kurt and Kyle's PARENTS.
Poor Kurt and Kyle, no wonder they act the way they do!!!!!!!!!
IT'S THEIR NO GOOD MOM AND DAD?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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