“I'd say the late 70s were probably pretty cool. Obviously the cars weren't safe and the tracks weren't safe and all that stuff, but I think back then it was more about the driver.”

Kyle Busch was an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner, active from 2001 until his death in 2026. Nicknamed “Rowdy,” he became especially associated with the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. He raced across NASCAR’s top three divisions and was known for his success at every level. His career made him a central figure in modern stock car racing, with a reputation for speed, competitiveness, and sustained dominance.