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Kyle Busch is truly one of the best NASCAR drivers of all time. It also doesn’t hurt that he is, at the same time, one of the most iconic personalities from the sport as well, having amassed a loyal fan base through his unique personality.

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However, not many would know that Busch’s fanbase stretches far from the asphalt tracks of stock car racing to the green football fields. Consider the recent story of Camille Kostek, the girlfriend of NFL legend Rob Gronkowski, recently put on her Instagram.

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In the story, Kostek can be seen alongside the Rowdy Energy Drink, a brand owned by the two-time NASCAR Cup champion himself.

“The cotton candy,” she wrote in the story. “Giving me that extra boost before showtime.” 

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WATCH STORY: Team Owner Joe Gibbs Vows to Confront NASCAR Over Kyle Busch Sanctions in Richmond

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Is Kyle Busch staying at Joe Gibbs Racing in 2023?

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding Kyle Busch’s future at his team, Joe Gibbs, the team owner made some comments that should help in clarifying the whole situation a bit more.

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We’re really confident that we’re going to have that (No. 18) car squared away, sponsorship-wise, and we’re trying to work on our deal right now with Kyle,” Gibbs said. “So I think we feel good about it.”

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Busch renewing and staying with JGR is without a doubt an incredibly important thing for not just Gibbs’ team but also for the Toyota family.

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“If nothing else, I can’t envision any other scenario. Any other scenario is just unacceptable,” David Wilson, the Toyota Racing Development President, said.

Having said that, Wilson added that the situation isn’t entirely in their hands. That it will take Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing, and Kyle Busch to reach a common ground.

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“We can’t control everything, and I’ll leave it at that.”

Also Read: NASCAR Fans Unhappy With Kyle Larson’s Inclusion in “Top 10 Drivers of the 2000s” List

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Shaharyar Khan Chauhan

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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