Joey Logano basks in boos after stealing NASCAR Cup win at Bristol
Joey Logano somehow emerged victorious at Bristol Motor Speedway. As Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar ran each other up the track on the final restart Logano slipped by to take the win. Logano was met with boos from the crowd, which he acknowledged during his post-race interview. "Come on, Bristol. I hear you down here. I had a really good race car. Team Penske put together a great car. We were ...…
Samantha Busch delivered an emotional tribute to her late son Kyle at Bristol Motor Speedway, remembering the significance the track held in their lives. The M&M's No. 54 car, sponsored in honor of Kyle, made a surprise return to NASCAR, featuring a tribute scheme dedicated to the driver who won a record 23 races across all three national divisions at this iconic half-mile track.
The Busch family was present, with Samantha's children Brexton and Lennix by her side during the driver introductions. Samantha expressed her gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support and shared that Bristol was always special to Kyle, who loved racing under the lights and cherishing the energy of the crowd. She emphasized that the racing community has embraced her family, providing comfort during this difficult time.
Samantha highlighted Kyle's legacy as being much more than wins and championships, focusing on the impact he had as a mentor to other drivers, a beloved figure among fans, and a devoted father and husband. As the race progressed, she encouraged the crowd to wave high the iconic M&M's colors in honor of their late Rowdy.
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