Kyle Busch Steadily Cementing a Hall of Fame NASCAR Career

Driver Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Charlotte, N.C. (AP) -- A cascade of boos rained down on Kyle Busch following his surprise win at Bristol Motor Speedway, a moment that reminded him of the icy reception the late Dale Earnhardt received after a controversial 1999 win at the track.

But this wasn't even close to that. Earnhardt wrecked leader Terry Labonte out of his way and shrugged it off: “I didn't mean to turn him around, I meant to rattle his cage.”