{"id":2325277,"date":"2024-08-15T17:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T21:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/legendary-nascar-champion-kurt-busch-arrested-on-multiple-charges\/"},"modified":"2024-08-15T17:49:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T21:49:23","slug":"legendary-nascar-champion-kurt-busch-arrested-on-multiple-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/legendary-nascar-champion-kurt-busch-arrested-on-multiple-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch Arrested on Multiple Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flegendary-nascar-champion-kurt-busch-arrested-on-multiple-charges%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2325277&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch was arrested in Iredell County, \u2064North Carolina, after being pulled over for speeding \u200dand \u2063reckless \u200bdriving. Police stopped him for driving 63 mph in a 45 mph zone amid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-middle-school-educators-fired-for-emailing-ben-shapiro\/\" title=\"Oregon Middle School Educators Fired For Emailing Ben Shapiro\">citizen complaints<\/a> about speeding in the area. During the traffic stop at 11:40 PM, officers observed \u200cBusch with red, glassy eyes and a strong odor of alcohol. Busch reportedly admitted to drinking before driving,\u2064 and a sobriety test indicated a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/due-process-matters-lawyer-for-officer-in-rayshard-brooks-case-responds-to-client-being-reinstated\/\" title=\"\u2018Due Process Matters\u2019:\u00a0Lawyer For Officer In Rayshard Brooks Case Responds To Client Being Reinstated\u00a0\">blood alcohol concentration<\/a> of 0.17, more than double North Carolina&#8217;s legal\u200d limit. He was \u2062charged with driving while impaired and reckless driving and was taken to the Iredell County Detention Center \u2064but was\u200b released shortly thereafter on a promise to appear in court. Busch expressed disappointment \u200cin himself and pledged to work with authorities to \u200cimprove road safety. This incident is not his first brush with the law; he has faced \u2064previous driving-related offenses. His \u2062next court appearance is scheduled for September 19.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>A legendary former NASCAR driver has been arrested on multiple charges after a discovery police made in the middle of a traffic stop.<\/p>\n<p>The situation unfolded Tuesday night in Iredell County, North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>At 11:40 that night, Iredell County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office pulled over 46-year-old former NASCAR champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-racers-kyle-busch-ricky-stenhouse-jr-get-intense-fistfight-nascar-star-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kurt Busch<\/a> for speeding, reckless driving and suspected impairment.<\/p>\n<p>Police were monitoring the area after citizen complaints about speeding traffic.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcnc.com\/article\/sports\/motor\/nascar\/kurt-busch-arrested-for-dwi\/275-f81b0a54-f691-4b7a-a550-1cb1c1f394dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WCNC-TV<\/a>, Busch was driving 63 mph in a 45 mph zone.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement immediately noticed something was wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Busch &ldquo;had red glassy eyes,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-was-daunte-wrights-warrant-for-aggravated-robbery\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Was Daunte Wright\u2019s Warrant For Aggravated Robbery?\">court records reviewed<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iredellfreenews.com\/news-features\/2024\/retired-nascar-driver-kurt-busch-faces-dwi-reckless-driving-charges-in-iredell-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iredell Free News<\/a> alleged.<\/p>\n<p>Officers also noted a &ldquo;strong odor of alcohol&rdquo; coming from the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-bubba-wallace-fined-50000-nascar-retaliatory-contact-alex-bowman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stock car<\/a> great. According to the court document, Busch admitted to drinking before driving his vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>A sobriety test given to Busch at the scene found a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.17, more than twice North Carolina&rsquo;s .08 limit.<\/p>\n<p>A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper who stopped to assist the Iredell deputy charged Busch with driving while impaired and reckless driving.<\/p>\n<p>Busch was taken into custody and held at the Iredell County Detention Center, but soon released on a promise to appear at his hearing.<\/p>\n<p>The former NASCAR driver&rsquo;s next court appearance is scheduled for September 19.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m very disappointed in myself and I apologize to my family, my racing family, and to my fans,&rdquo; Busch said in a statement to FOX Sports&rsquo; NASCAR reporter <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bobpockrass\/status\/1823879025678242164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Pockrass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I will work with the authorities to rectify the situation and work with the county to make it a safer place in the future.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time Busch has had an encounter with the law over his troubling driving, but this most recent incident appears to be much milder than his previous meetings with police.<\/p>\n<p>In 2005, Busch was cited for reckless driving in Maricopa County, Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>According to an article from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastvalleytribune.com\/news\/details-released-about-busch-s-traffic-stop\/article_9afc29c9-42b3-5d91-b52e-6f1af7d82b19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Valley Tribune<\/a> published just a week after his arrest in the Grand Canyon State, Busch was uncooperative with law enforcement after being pulled over for speeding and reckless driving.<\/p>\n<p>Maricopa County Sheriff&rsquo;s Deputy Glenn Powe said Busch became angry and launched into a &ldquo;longwinded dissertation about his celebrity status, listing his accomplishments as if he were reading me his resume.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>For that offense, Busch was sentenced to 50 hours of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/woman-killed-boyfriend-stabbing-100-times-sentenced-community-service-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Iredell County, North Carolina. At 11:40 PM, the Iredell County Sheriff\u2019s Office stopped 46-year-old former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch for speeding, reckless driving, and suspected impairment. Authorities were monitoring the area due to complaints from residents about fast-moving vehicles. Reports indicate that Busch was driving at 63 mph in a 45 mph zone.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement quickly observed signs of impairment; court records cited that Busch had &#8220;red glassy eyes&#8221; and there was a &#8220;strong odor of alcohol&#8221; emanating from him. He reportedly admitted to consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel. A sobriety test conducted at the scene revealed his blood alcohol concentration level was 0.17, which is more than double North Carolina&#8217;s legal limit of .08.<\/p>\n<p>A trooper from the North Carolina Highway Patrol who arrived to assist charged Busch with driving while impaired and reckless driving. He was taken into custody and held at the Iredell County Detention Center but was later released on a promise to appear for his hearing scheduled for September 19.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to FOX Sports\u2019 NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass, Busch expressed disappointment in himself and apologized to his family, racing community, and fans. He stated he would cooperate with authorities to address the situation and contribute towards making the county safer in future.<\/p>\n<p>This isn&#8217;t Busch&#8217;s first run-in with law enforcement regarding dangerous driving; however, this latest incident seems less severe compared to past encounters. In 2005, he received a citation for reckless driving in Maricopa County, Arizona where he reportedly became uncooperative after being pulled over for speeding and launched into an extensive monologue about his celebrity status\u2014listing his achievements as if presenting a resume\u2014which resulted in him being sentenced to 50 hours of community service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2325278,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/busch.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5175,38269,10072,34619],"class_list":["post-2325277","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-arrest","tag-kurt-busch","tag-nascar","tag-sports-news"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/busch.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325277","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2325277"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325277\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2325278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2325277"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2325277"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2325277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}