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Joe Gibbs shares humorous Kyle Busch story during Celebration of Life

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Joe Gibbs shares humorous Kyle Busch story during Celebration of Life

Summary

Joe Gibbs recounted a humorous exchange with Kyle Busch during the Celebration of Life event at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9. Gibbs remembered a moment when Busch, after finishing second at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, bluntly told him, 'Your cars suck.' The sentiment was amidst a night honoring the late NASCAR champion, where Gibbs aimed to showcase Busch's humorous side as well as his competitive intensity. The celebration featured several friends and family, concluding with Busch's son Brexton driving his father's No. 8 Chevrolet.

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By the Numbers

•Joe Gibbs shared a humorous memory of Kyle Busch during the tribute.
•Busch won 56 NASCAR Cup races and two championships with Gibbs.
•The celebration took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway following a Truck Series race.
•Brexton Busch performed burnouts in honor of his father, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet.
•Gibbs emphasized Busch's funny personality, beyond his competitive nature.

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Joe Gibbs spent 15 seasons working with Kyle Busch, celebrating two NASCAR Cup Series championships and dozens of victories along the way. But even the legendary team owner wasn’t immune to Busch’s famously high expectations. During Busch’s Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Oct. 9, Gibbs shared a hilarious memory of the […] The post Joe Gibbs Reveals Kyle Busch Once Told Him ‘Your Cars Suck’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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Hosted by Mike Joy, the Kyle Busch Celebration of Life immediately followed Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, and featured several of those closest to him. Among them was Joe Gibbs, who was Kyle Busch's team owner from 2009 through the 2022 season. Together, they won 56 Cup races, as well as the 2015 and 2019 NASCAR Cup Series championships. Kyle remains the team's most recent ...Keep reading
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