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“Not in the Budget”—Fans Mock Kyle Busch Tangled Up in Hendrick Motorsports’ $550,000 Mess as He Makes a Big Reveal

Published 04/09/2023, 6:13 AM EDT

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Just recently, NASCAR’s powerhouse team Hendrick Motorsports faced severe penalties amounting to the north of half a million dollars. In a surprising turn of events, Kyle Busch’s Truck Series team also found themselves ensnared in NASCAR’s relentless penalty spree, receiving a points deduction. With the racing community abuzz, many speculated whether Busch would file an appeal against the imposed penalty. However, the Richard Childress Racing driver has a stunning revelation regarding the penalty for us all.

The penalty is something that NASCAR has handed down to Truck Series teams due to Engine Oil Reservoir Tank Encasement violations. Moreover, according to a tweet by Bob Pockrass, Kyle Busch announced that Kyle Busch Motorsports would not challenge the 10-point penalty.

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Furthermore, Busch expressed his belief that their appeal would likely be unsuccessful and quipped that the team’s budget doesn’t accommodate such appeals.

NASCAR fans react to the surprising decision by Kyle Busch

Upon getting to know Busch’s response, several fans took shots at NASCAR for indiscriminately handing out penalties. Although it is evident that NASCAR is trying to appear tough after the ludicrous affair involving HMS, the appeals game has become something of a lucky draw. One fan even asked if it cost a certain amount of money to file for appeals.

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It seems that Busch has already made the decision to not appeal the penalty awarded to the No. 51 car. As far as it is considered we would not be witnessing appeals overturning type of drama in the Truck Series. Hendrick Motorsports has often been pretty lucky with appeals, but the same does not extend to anyone else. That is one of the reasons why Busch believes there is no point in pushing for an appeal.

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Furthermore, NASCAR’s commitment to enforcing stringent rules and regulations is laudable, but the application process has ignited disputes among the teams. We hope that, over time, rule implementation will become more transparent and equitable for all involved. For now, the atmosphere remains turbulent, and the success of appeals is far from guaranteed.

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As we watch this captivating saga unfold, we can’t help but speculate about the future of NASCAR and its teams. Will tensions subside, or will the controversies continue to escalate? Let us know what you think in the comments section.

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Srijan Mandal

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Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR author at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Journalism and has been writing for his own blog as well, covering NASCAR, F1, F2, W Series, MotoGP, DTM, IndyCar, WRC, and WEC. Following motorsports for more than a decade, he has become a devout supporter of McLaren Racing, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Bubba Wallace, Sir Lewis Hamilton, and Ayrton Senna.
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Nischal Kandpal