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Kyle Busch at 750 Starts? More Like 750 Reasons NASCAR's Lost Its Soul
From Phenom to… Nostalgia Act?
Okay, so Kyle Busch hit 750 Cup starts. Big deal. Seriously, are we supposed to be impressed by longevity these days? In a sport where "parity" means everyone's equally mediocre, racking up appearances just means you've managed to hang on longer than the next washed-up has-been. Kyle Busch makes 750th career Cup Series start at Phoenix
Let's be real: Busch's 93-race winless streak is the real story here. 93 races! That's like, two and a half seasons of futility. And they're trying to spin this as some kind of milestone? It's a participation trophy disguised as an achievement.
The article mentions he had a "disappointing season." Oh, disappointing is one word for it. How about "pathetic"? Or "a stark reminder that Father Time remains undefeated"? The guy's average finish was the third-worst of his career. He's 40 years old, for chrissake.
NASCAR's Crutch: The Good Old Days
And then there's this whole "expanded eligibility" thing for the lower series. Busch's reaction says it all: "Gee, what do you know? Kyle Busch isn’t winning—let’s open it back up, OK?” The sarcasm is thicker than the tire smoke at Martinsville.
NASCAR's basically admitting they need the old guard to prop up the Xfinity and Truck series. Can't develop new talent? Just wheel out the dinosaurs for a ratings bump. It's like a washed-up rock band doing a reunion tour to pay off their alimony. It’s pathetic.
He's got a point about the money, too. "I don’t have any free funds behind me that I could just go in and buy myself a ride." So, even a guy with Busch's resume is scrambling for sponsors? What does that say about the state of the sport?
I remember watching Busch come up, raw talent, all swagger and middle fingers. Now? He's handing out "clean chits" to Goodyear after a tire debacle at Phoenix, just happy to finish fifth. Fifth! The bar's been lowered so far it's practically underground.
Oh, and the kicker? He's suing his insurance company because they allegedly screwed him out of millions. A cautionary tale for all you young bucks out there: even if you make it big, the sharks will always be circling.
Is This Even Racing Anymore?
Honestly, watching the Phoenix race was like watching a demolition derby with a participation trophy at the end. All those cautions...it felt manufactured. Like NASCAR was pulling strings to make it "exciting." Which, offcourse, it wasn't.
And don't even get me started on the playoff system. Busch misses the playoffs again, but hey, at least he got a top five in the final race. Who cares? The whole thing's a joke. Give me a break.
But wait, am I being too harsh? Maybe I'm just a bitter old cynic yelling at clouds. Nah, let's be real, NASCAR sold its soul a long time ago.
So, That's How It Ends?
NASCAR's clinging to the past while pretending it's the future. It ain't working.