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Busch's Atlanta Race Ends in Wall After Gragson Contact
23 Feb
Summary
- Busch spun and hit the wall after contact with Noah Gragson.
- Busch expressed frustration, calling Gragson's move aggressive.
- This incident overshadowed Busch's Truck Series win from Saturday.
Kyle Busch's bid for a strong showing at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway concluded prematurely after a mid-race incident. While navigating traffic, Busch made contact with Noah Gragson, resulting in a spin into the wall and ending his participation in the Autotrader 400. The damage to his No. 8 Chevrolet was too extensive to repair.
Visibly frustrated after exiting the care center, Busch commented on the incident. He stated that while he was slightly out of shape, Gragson failed to yield, making forceful contact. Busch suggested younger drivers need to allow more space in such situations.
This crash occurred on Sunday, shortly after Busch secured his 68th career Truck Series win in the Fr8 208 on Saturday. Despite the victory, Busch had noted the increasing difficulty of races, even at historically favorable tracks.
Busch now heads to the Circuit of The Americas for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, carrying a significant 90-race winless streak in the Cup Series.
