“SUV Kind of Girl” Serena Williams Once Had a Sarcastic Response To Experience With NASCAR Star Kurt Busch: “I Guess It’s the Safest Car on the Road”

Published 09/03/2022, 1:15 PM EDT

Revisiting the time when the Tennis Superstar, Serena Williams, was moved by the insane speed of NASCAR.

Back in 2007 when the reality show ‘Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race’ began airing on ABC, the Tennis pro had the experience of riding alongside the NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kurt Busch at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in North Carolina.

Article continues below this ad

After the enthralling experience, Williams was astonished by the speed at which the NASCAR drivers race.

At that time she said, “The fact that they’re driving 200 mph behind each other and there’s like two inches that separate them,” she said. “And then if, they just, you know — it’s crazy.”

After discovering the fact about the steering wheels being easily removed, Williams added, “I guess it’s the safest car on the road.”

In that interview, Serena Williams also talked about the car owning a BMW Z3 and a range of SUVs. She also stated, “I’m an SUV kind of girl.” After mentioning the type of cars she owns like a Cadillac truck and Range Rover Sport.

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team’s Announcement on Kurt Busch Draws the Ire of Fans

She specifically mentioned that she drives fast but later on added, “Not as fast as young Kurt.”

Kurt Busch’s injury setting examples for NASCAR drivers

It’s up to everybody’s notice that the 23XI Racing driver Kurt Busch has been out of the racetrack since July. Due to his concussion-like symptoms, the 44-year-old driver also pulled his name out of the playoffs in the 2022 season.

Article continues below this ad

Such proofs of Busch missing his final six regular season races have sparked quite some stir among the other NASCAR drivers. With Cup Series drivers such as Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick talking about the hits they faced in wrecks while racing at Daytona.

After the horrible multi-car crash at Daytona, the drivers are a bit concerned about the Next Gen cars and their safety parameters.

Article continues below this ad

WATCH THIS STORY: NASCAR spotter sheds light on the “Great Opportunity” Toyota could have with Kyle Busch & Kurt Busch

The future of 23XI Racing driver will be quite uncertain in the coming time. Can this really mean that #45 driver, Kurt Busch, is on the verge of retiring?

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Sashwat Deo is a NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his undergrad in Mass Communication, he has set out to leave his mark in the field of journalism. Since he is an avid sports fan, it didn't take long for Sashwat to fall in love with the fast-paced and competitive world of motorsports.

Edited by:

Ranvijay Singh

“SUV Kind of Girl” Serena Williams Once Had a Sarcastic Response To Experience With NASCAR Star Kurt Busch: “I Guess It’s the Safest Car on the Road”

Kurt Busch’s injury setting examples for NASCAR drivers

Trending

Roger Federer Breaks Partnership With Billion Dollar Worth Italian Brand Days After Coco Gauff’s Stunning Commercial Appearance

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Girlfriend Paula Badosa Provides Saddening Health Update After Being Forced To Retire Against Aryna Sabalenka

Tennis News: Rafael Nadal Confirms Retirement ; Doping-Banned Mikael Ymer Announces Comeback; Stefanos Tsitsipas Dubbed as Hypocrite

Mad in Love, Stefanos Tsitsipas Delivers the Most Romantic Message for ‘Biggest Blessing’ Paula Badosa

Barcelona Open 2024: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dušan Lajović; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction