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During the NASCAR Xfinity race at the Daytona International Speedway, there was a massive wreck. The whole thing got triggered when Ty Dillon got tagged and it knocked out a number of cars. Chief among them were Riley Herbst, Justin Allgaier, Daniel Hemric, and Josh Berry. This is because Allgaier and Hemric are JR Motorsports driver, and were rivals of Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing.

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Speaking of Busch, the driver took to Twitter to tease Dale Earnhardt Jr, owner of JR Motorsports. Of course, Dale’s sister, Kelley Earnhardt, fired back straight away. Then, some hardcore Dale Jr fans tried to jump in and turn the tables on Busch. It got to a point where Kelley had to placate a few of the more incensed fans.

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She insisted that the back and forth was all in good fun and they were all friends. It is worth mentioning that Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kyle Busch are expected to make a few Xfinity appearances.

So, they are bound to face off at some point this season, and that essentially makes them rivals. In other words, this kind of banter between the two parties is nothing more than friendly and teasing.

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What lies ahead for Kyle Busch?

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is expecting a very busy schedule this year. Aside from his full-time Cup Series gig, Busch is expecting to make five Xfinity appearances and five Truck appearances. In essence, the two-time Cup Series champion is competing in 46 races.

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Truthfully speaking, this could put a strain on the driver. Considering his age, it only goes to show that he is determined to show that there is plenty left in the tank.

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READ MORE: Kyle Busch Adds Five NASCAR Truck Series Races to Already Packed 2021 Schedule

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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