The closing laps of a stage are always chaotic in NASCAR, but for Kyle Busch, the end of this one came with extra frustration. As the field battled for position, the No. 77 of Carson Hocevar slid up into Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet, forcing him out of the groove and costing him several spots before the stage break.
Naturally, Busch was not pleased.
One fan, using NASCAR’s new Race Day feature on Max, went back to watch the replay and caught an instant classic—one of Busch’s signature heated radio rants. “Caution: language,” the fan warned, making it clear that Busch didn’t hold back his feelings on the incident.
A Costly Move at the Wrong Time
Busch had been running solidly before the contact, positioning himself well for stage points. But the slide-job from the No. 77 ruined his momentum, sending him backward in the pack right before the caution flag flew.
While it wasn’t a race-ending incident, the timing was brutal. Stage breaks allow teams to make adjustments, but track position is everything in today’s NASCAR, and losing multiple spots just before pit stops can make a big difference in strategy.
Classic Kyle on the Radio
Fans have come to expect fiery reactions from Busch when things don’t go his way, and this was no exception. His in-car audio, captured through NASCAR’s live feeds, featured an unfiltered take on Hocevar’s move—something that likely entertained many listeners, even if it frustrated the driver of the No. 8.
Busch has never been one to hold back, and moments like these are part of what makes him one of the sport’s most polarizing figures. Whether he’ll get payback on Hocevar later in the race remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Kyle Busch’s radio remains must-listen entertainment.
