“You’re done! You’re nothing! You’re over!”: Mike Davis shares new insight into Kurt Busch’s bloody conflict with Jimmy Spencer

Former Cup Series driver Kurt Busch was involved in one of the most infamous racetrack rivalries with two-time Cup race winner Jimmy Spencer. Following the end of the August 2003 Cup race at Michigan, Spencer jabbed Busch in the face, leaving him with a bloody nose. Recently, Dirty Mo Media's executive producer Mike Davis revealed new details about their altercation in Michigan.

Kurt Busch’s NASCAR career spanned 23 years, marked by notable success in NASCAR's top division. He amassed 43 wins across NASCAR's top three series, with 34 victories coming in the Cup Series. In 2004, he captured the Cup Series championship while driving for Roush Racing (now RFK Racing).

The 2003 GFS Marketplace 400 saw tensions flare between Jimmy Spencer and Kurt Busch. Following an on-track incident, Spencer confronted Busch, who was then driving the #97 Ford, and punched him, resulting in a bloody nose. The altercation stemmed from their aggressive tug-of-war racing on the track, escalating their rivalry both on and off the circuit.

Mike Davis, who was present at Michigan International Speedway in 2003, recently shared an untold story about the events that led up to Spencer's punch. In conversation with Kenny Wallace, he said:

"I'll tell you the version nobody knows. I think maybe me and Spencer talked about it when he was on the download, but I'll tell it here[...]So they're pulling into the garage and you know how that garage is laid out and Jimmy and Kurt, Jimmy's following Kurt, and Kurt stops his car right in front of the lift of Jimmy's transporter[...] Jimmy hops out and starts to start yelling. Now I can't hear exactly what he's saying, I just know his head is in the window" [00:15]

Following Spencer giving Busch a bloody nose, Davis further explained what he saw, stating:

"Kurt gets out of the car and he's got blood coming down his nose and I'm like, 'Oh, he hit him.' And Kurt is saying, 'You're done, you're over, you're nothing, you're over'[...] We get to the plane later that night and I said, 'So why did you hit him?' I'm like, 'I know about the yelling, but why did you hit him?' And he(Jimmy Spencer) says 'He parked in front of my truck,'" Davis added [02:04]

Busch retired from NASCAR after a wreck that left him with a concussion at Pocono Raceway in 2022. Following his retirement, 23XI Racing replaced him with Bubba Wallace in the #23 Camry.

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Kurt Busch disclosed his heartfelt emotions following retirement announcement

As Kurt Busch retired from NASCAR, he expressed feelings of gratitude and joy for all the people who played a part in his success as a stock car racing driver. Busch competed in 20 races for 23XI before his harrowing crash at Pocono. Following his retirement, he said:

"Thanks to everyone who has taught me the different things around the motorsports world, and also for those who have had to put up with me. And I want to just thank again, everyone that continues to push me to strive for success in this sport. It’s time for a new journey, and I’m excited to get started." (via NASCAR)

Although he retired from racing, the former champion remained to mentor 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick, and has been praised for his contributions to the team's success.