Kurt Busch issues statement after being arrested for "reckless driving"

NASCAR veteran Kurt Busch was arrested on Monday night on a DWI charge. Busch has subsequently recently released a statement regarding his arrest.

Busch had a career spanning 23 years in NASCAR's top division. In his time behind the wheel, Busch secured 43 race wins across NASCAR's top three divisions. 34 of those victories came in the Cup Series, where he was crowned the champion in 2004, competing for Roush Racing (now RFK Racing).

Reports around Busch's arrest suggest that the 46-year-old was initially pulled over for speeding, going 63mph in a 45 mph zone. Recently, Busch has expressed remorse for his actions. Fox Sports journalist Bob Pockrass shared Busch's statement via a post on X(formerly Twitter).

"Kurt Busch statement: 'I’m very disappointed in myself and I apologize to my family, my racing family, and to my fans. I will work with the authorities to rectify the situation and work with the county to make it a safer place in the future,'” Pockrass shared

According to Iredell Free News, Busch's blood alcohol level was 0.17%, which was beyond the legal limit. He was initially charged with speeding, but was later charged with careless driving by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office. He was released after three hours and has a court hearing on September 19. Moreover, Busch's driving license has been revoked for 30 days.

Busch retired from the Cup Series following a crash at Pocono Raceway that left him with a concussion. His younger brother Kyle Busch pilots the #8 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.

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23XI Racing President sheds light on Kurt Busch's role in the team

23XI Racing's President Steve Lauletta recently shed light on a possible comeback for the former champion Kurt Busch. Although Busch retired from racing in 2022, he has been an integral part of the 23XI Racing Team, serving as a mentor.

Busch is also a consultant for the Toyota Team and is a brand ambassador for Monster Energy. Lauletta shared his thoughts on the veteran via Daily Express US. He said:

"He's getting more comfortable as our driver coach or mentor; our extra set of experienced eyes with an input and feel for what's going on from his perspective that none of us have the opportunity to have because he's done it so long.

"He told me he's more understanding of the rhythm of being out of the car and where he can help with Bubba (Wallace) and Tyler (Reddick), where he can help with race preparation, and where his feedback as a former driver can help - reviewing competition meeting information and preparing strategy information," Lauletta added.

However, the possibility of Busch returning to the team in full capacity might come under question after his arrest on Monday.