"Holy f***, we led a lap": Kyle Busch’s radio message after leading at the Michigan Cup Race

Richard Childress Racing's Kyle Busch surged to the lead in the rain-delayed race at Michigan International Speedway. The event was rescheduled for Monday, August 19, after completing the first stage on Sunday, August 18.

Busch started 13th in the 200-lap race on Sunday and finished sixth in the first stage, which was won by Team Penske's Ryan Blaney. The race was red-flagged on lap 51 due to rain, with the remainder of the event postponed until the following day.

When the green flag dropped on Monday, Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott shared the front row. On the restart, the duo, along with Martin Truex Jr. and Bubba Wallace, battled for the lead, with Busch ultimately emerging at the front. Having endured a challenging season, the #8 Richard Childress Racing driver expressed his excitement over the team radio.

"Holy f***, we led a lap" he said over the radio.

Watch the 39-year-old take the lead in this video:

After taking the lead in the second stage, Busch and Elliott continued to distance themselves from the front pack. However, Busch's time at the front was cut short as Elliott overtook him, and he was later passed by Martin Truex Jr., Bubba Wallace, and Kyle Larson. Nevertheless, he remained within the top 5.

Richard Childress Racing seems to have made significant improvements over the summer break, as evidenced by Austin Dillon's impressive race-winning pace at Richmond Raceway. Building on that momentum, Busch's #8 team has shown continued strength at the larger Michigan oval.

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Kyle Busch hits back at Joey Logano after Austin Dillon's controversial victory

Austin Dillon wrecked Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin in the final lap at Richmond Raceway to win the race. Logano was furious with the #3 Chevy driver's actions and made some strong comments in the post-race interview.

Kyle Busch addressed Logano's comments at Michigan, calling out the #22 Penske driver for his share of controversial moves in the past. Here's what the #8 Richard Childress Racing driver told Bob Pockrass:

"There’s a lot of guys that have done some desperate things to get wins even when they’re not desperate. The one that had it happen to him is probably the one that’s done it the most that doesn’t need to do it. I guess his comments – he can be calling himself that… Be mindful of what you do, I guess. It’s always going to come back on you. YouTube is there for not all positives."

NASCAR stripped Austin Dillon's playoff eligibility, with the team appealing the penalty. The appeal will be heard on Wednesday, August 21.