Beyond the Flag
Fansided

NASCAR Silly Season: Silliest Possible Scenarios for Drivers

By Asher Fair

LOUDON, NH - JULY 16: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, leads the field into turn one during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 16, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
LOUDON, NH - JULY 16: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, leads the field into turn one during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 16, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 11
Next
LOUDON, NH – JULY 14: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
LOUDON, NH – JULY 14: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /

Kurt Busch

Silliest Scenario

The craziest possible scenario for Kurt Busch, the driver who just three years ago became the fourth driver to ever race the “Memorial Day Double”, would be him hanging up his helmet. There have been talks of Stewart-Haas Racing letting him go after the 2017 season with his contract expiring. While it could happen, this is crazy since he won this year’s Daytona 500, is in the playoffs and could still have at least a good half-decade left in him at age 38.

Less Silly Scenario

A less crazy scenario would involve Kurt Busch staying in NASCAR but not driving for Stewart-Haas Racing. If he were to be dropped from Stewart-Haas Racing’s lineup, which isn’t likely to begin with, retirement would not be his first option. This would leave him searching for another ride. While he wouldn’t be lured by a lot of top-tier teams like some of NASCAR’s current top drivers will be in free agency, he could still find himself a solid ride with another team.

Least Silly Scenario

Kurt Busch has no reason to leave Stewart-Haas Racing, and the team really has no reason to let him go. After all, he is this year’s Daytona 500 champion and a former champion of the sport. While 38 years old isn’t exactly young, it isn’t exactly an age that screams retirement, either. While Busch hasn’t had a very strong season aside of his Daytona 500 victory, he is still locked into the playoffs. Having Busch as the third best driver on any team is a plus for that team, and Stewart-Haas Racing will realize this.

Home/NASCAR