When the music’s over. Turn off the lights. That is probably how Kyle Busch felt after fighting with the lady in black all night. Kyle came ready to dance. And of course just like in years past. This mysterious woman was not ready to submit. She fought Kyle tooth and nail. This was one dance that was in no way reminiscent of the way that the late Gene Kelley would waltz his way around the room. He had moves that were smooth as silk. It was definitely poetry in motion. Kyle’s dance on the other hand looked more like a mosh pit at one of your favorite rock concerts. As much as Kyle tried to gently tame this beast of a woman? The harder she would fight back. She even went as far as to send him to the back of the line with a loose lug nut. But that didn’t stop Kyle from trying even harder to show this lady who this night really belonged to.
Instead of getting mad and driving the wheels off of the car and beating up on her. He showed some new found maturity and methodically worked his way back and took his place at the front of the line. As she tossed him into the wall not once but twice. He very graciously took his licks and just kept pursuing her like a kid in a candy store. Kyle was most definitely worthy of this win. The way he handled her. Even after all that she threw at him. He took it all in stride and didn’t let her get to him. Not only did he show a lot of patience in handling her. But he also showed a lot of respect towards his fellow drivers as well as the track that also has the nickname,” To tough to tame”.
The way he has handled all of the diversity in the past couple of weeks. Especially after all the heat that he took for the RACING incident that happened last week between him and Dale Jr. Kyle is definitely on his way to Nascar stardom. Kyle in the last 3 races has really shown what it takes to win at this level. Going back to Talladega after falling a lap down. Kyle slowly made his way back to the front of pack and eventually went on to win the race that HMS had dominated in the years past. He showed the same thing last week as well as in last night’s race. For those who have ever doubted that this kid can’t drive. Its time to put whatever personal issues you might have with him and realize that like him or not. He is here to stay. Kyle brings an excitement back to racing that has almost been forgotten. The kid most definitely has talent. And along with that talent. He has a deep desire to win.
Whenever Kyle takes to the track. He only see’s 2 colors. And those colors are black and white. Drivers like Kyle only come around once in a lifetime. So instead of putting him down for his hard style of driving? Maybe its time to sit back and watch history in the making. Because as he continues to mature and figure out how to race each track. The wins will continue to come. Dale Earnhardt Sr. as well as Jeff Gordon have both had those fans for whatever reason didn’t like them. It couldn’t have been for their racing accomplishments. Because what they did on the track are what legends are made of.
And I am in no way putting Kyle in the class that they are in. Because a class like that takes years to earn. It is not done overnight. But if Kyle keeps on the path that he is headed. There is no reason why in the future that he also could reach that higher plateau that all Nascar drivers are trying to reach. But as we all know only a few will make it. So once again congratulations to Kyle Busch and the team of JGR on there win at Darlington. The track that is to tough to tame. The lady in black. So as the music ended. The dance was danced. And the lights are turned off. So is another chapter in what is sure to be many more chapters in the life of Kyle Busch. Im Out
The Lady in Black tossed her head and an audible "hummph!" could be heard as the final laps of the race wound down. Kyle had quietly taken everything she tried to pull and in the end he must have been wondering "Is this all there is?"
I think Kyle Busch has a growing group of fans that appreciate what this young man is putting together...
3fan...great follow-up to your earlier dance post.
You're right about Kyle bringing excitement back. Imagine if He wasn't racing, and JJ Yelley was still in the 18 car? Excitement? No.
I've been attending and watching NASCAR on TV for over 35 years, and only a handfull of drivers matched this kid's talent and will to win.
Fantastic blog. Kyle certainly is on his way to NASCAR stardom. He is the next superstar of NASCAR. Following in the footsteps of his current teammate Tony Stewart and former teammate Jeff Gordon. Kyle will certainly win a championship, two or more before his career comes to an end.
The one thing that I found interesting about the two races at Darlington this weekend was how different the two Gibbs drivers drove this old lady.
Tony in the Nationwide series, drove the old lady like a gentleman and his lady doing a very elegant waltz. While Kyle drove her like he was trying to tear down the walls.
There was not a scratch on Tony's car after the race Friday night. While Kyle's looked like it should have been parked 100 laps earlier.
Two very different driving styles, but both tamed the lady in black.
Dwindy- Thanks. He sure is alot of fun to watch race. He took his licks but refused to give up.
Hanahan- It is so true what you said about Kyle bringing excitement back. The move that Joe Gibbs made to bring him over had to be the best off season move of the year.
Photo- You are right about that. Wasnt it Kasey Kahne who just a couple years ago won 6 races and was being tabbed as serious threat to compete for the cup championship? Where is he now? There are also a few other drivers who could easily fall into that same category.
Tsfan- When I seen what his car looked like after the race. Especially after the last time that he hit the wall. he hit it hard. I thought that he had messed up the car. But it was obvious that nothing happened to it. He sure is a rare talent
Well said, 3. I am enjoying the development of this young phenom more so than some of the most recent. When Stewart came to JGR, I was very interested in how Tony would work with my driver, Bobby Labonte. He exceeded everything I could have imagined. Since that time, I haven't been as enthralled with most of the "young guns", although I recognize Jimmie Johnson as having become one of the best in the sport.
Kyle just is a part of that special breed, like Stewart, where you can see unlimited potential for his future. It will be a blast to watch where is at in five years.
I am a Nascar fan from Cali hoping to bring a diffrerent perspective to Nascar. And if not. At least I tried. I also love football, baseball, golf and basketball. I try to attend as many races a year as I can. Ive been to Kansas,Infine on,Phoenix,Ve gas,Californi a just to name a few. Ive been a fan going on about 20+ years. There is nothing like short track racing at Irwindale on saturday nights. Also love to watch and attend drag races. Of course John Force is my favorite driver. Im also a fan of Tony Schumacher. Maybe someday to be able to write about Nascar.
When the music’s over. Turn off the lights. That is probably how Kyle Busch felt after fighting with the lady in black all night. Kyle came ready to dance. And of course just like in years past. This mysterious woman was not ready to submit. She fought Kyle tooth and nail. This was one dance that was in no way reminiscent of the way that the late Gene Kelley would waltz his way around the room. He had moves that were smooth as silk. It was definitely poetry in motion. Kyle’s dance on the other hand looked more like a mosh pit at one of your favorite rock concerts. As much as Kyle tried to gently tame this beast of a woman? The harder she would fight back. She even went as far as to send him to the back of the line with a loose lug nut. But that didn’t stop Kyle from trying even harder to show this lady who this night really belonged to.
