Exclusive: Kyle Busch Discusses Fight With Ricky Stenhouse Jr!

Charlie Marlow talks with Kyle Busch and they discuss his fight with Ricky Stenhouse Jr at North Wilkesboro.
They also preview the Enjoy Illinois 300!
#nascar #racing #kylebusch #rickystenhousejr

[@mikemiller7946]

I absolutely hate the way 100 people want to jump in on every single fight that happens in nascar.

[@jerroddooley374]

That happens in every sport

[@PabeGeet]

Thanks for sharing

[@Darth0308]

@@jerroddooley374 yup, everyone knows you can't hate something that happens in every sport 🙄

[@flyjarrett]

First time I recall this channel scooping an interview. I don’t believe KB has said anything to anyone since the all star race.

[@brand-pe5ec]

says a lot about the intentions of the two aggressors in the fight… busch is absolutely silent after the fight until penalties get dished out, and RSJ does a full on press tour which ironically probably provided more evidence for NASCAR to penalize him. Somebody’s looking for publicity…

[@alanluscombe8a553]

He talked to bob pockrass after but I haven’t seen or heard any of it. There were clips of Kyle standing with him and a microphone

[@brand-pe5ec]

@@alanluscombe8a553 i think i know what you’re talking about. i believe that clip was before the NW race and talking about the beuscher and reddick wreck which when without that context, sounds eerily similar to this situation.

[@walterAnders]

You could tell the way Ricky said get my dad in the video he had probably told his dad to stay out of it and he didn't listen

[@davidvasquez5313]

Well said kb. Nascar promotes the fights like its glamorized. But then throws down penalties. Weird.

[@Boxscot49]

Not really. They know people love then and so they will feed into that when it happens but even Hockey players get penalties for fighting. They cant just let it happen without some sort of consequence.

[@davidvasquez5313]

@@Boxscot49 $75,000 fine, team/crew suspensions. And nothing for the other guy. Definitely not the same as a 5min penalty in hockey. Example: Ross Chastain last year, no penalty for hitting Noah gragson. 1979 daytona 500, the fight. No penalty. Nascar penalizes inconsistently. And they new for 2 hours before it happened that Rickey was gonna retaliate, and still let it happen.

[@joshchamberlain7547]

Way different,Noah was the aggressor,so was Ricky

[@thatsriskybro3040]

Nascar, supercross, extreme sports in general. The broadcast is full of poo. We don't need to see all this stuff about people we just need to see the race. Fighting for more viewership is dumb in today's standards. Bring back the coliseum if everyone really wants this

[@mikep1085]

I bet there is more than one driver who would be willing to pay $75k to punch Kyle Busch 😅🤣😂

[@joshuaheaton9153]

Same thing could be did for multiple drivers.

[@dsprismg]

Yep

[@animalmother9339]

No skill drivers

[@AviatorJohn70]

Told it like it is, way to go Kyle.

[@carlnoble7895]

You Got That Right!!

[@paulrhame9634]

Great interview. Some how I am now a Kyle Busch fan 😂

[@bobbolieu9013]

I am pleased to see this recent maturity in Kyle. The man is an intelligent thinker, which I have always respected. Thankfully he has grown to better express himself and not step all over himself.

[@sapphirekennedy]

I’ve heard a lot of people quote the rattling his cage line, but this was by far the best use of it in context. Bravo 👏

[@user-zq1px9yb7g]

Funny how people have talked about Ricky crashouse taking out many drivers during his career but now want to basically stand behind him! He might have thrown the first punch but at least Kyle didn’t need his daddy to step in! RC commenting is about crashouse saying he will wreck the 8 this weekend! RC isn’t going to stand for a backfield driver wreaking his cars!

[@billtmarchi4320]

Kyle wrecked himself and then blamed Ricky.. and as for crash crashouse bs, I seem to recall Kyle wrecking in almost every other race this year. Hitting walls on his own spinning out on his own and generally running as an also ran team and driver lately.

[@jeffa7671]

Wrecky is the reason they took the track bar away from the driver. He should get a trophy every time he goes to a super speedway and doesn’t cause a wreck.

[@racerguy6979]

Well the only thing I thought was funny was Kyle saying it was to aggressive on the start. He is literally known for his aggressiveness on restarts lol. But either way I see both sides

[@edulopes6968]

@@racerguy6979 Kyle's aggressive without being stupid...

[@ittybitty2112]

It's Wrecky Stenhouse

[@Reapprsr1]

Kyle handed out a rebuff...Ricky couldn't handle it. Remember Las Vegas 2022 when Bubba Wallace got convaluted, hooked Kyle Larson in a corner at high speed, them proceeded to try and beat, with his fists, Kyle once the wreck ended in the field. Wow...McDonalds should have pulled on Bubba. Nascar: One (1) race suspension on Bubba. I'll say this: Kyle Larson handled it and it is now showing up again and again with his great performances and racing professionalism. Kyle Bush should consult a bit with Kurt and show us the true professionalism the Bush brothers can offer us. Both of them can help make this a good sport in the future. (I'm kind of tired of DH's comments.)

[@jjmckay6man1]

Wasn't a rebuff was a flat out lie like here. kyle hit the wall on his own as he says here bounced off into Ricky then went bumped him then pushed his left bumper spinning him into the wall. It is all plain as day on video.

[@Reapprsr1]

@@jjmckay6man1 witness what you will

[@silentbob3208]

Whoa, I'm actually shocked you got him on in this spot. Time to watch this.

[@jamesfriss4149]

A win is coming

[@scable-eq7bp]

Great interview, I'm on Kyle's side of this coin and also cudo's to his crew for stepping in when shit hit the fan. I like when Kyle gives credit to young racer's coming up, he recently said that a lot of Nascar eyes are on the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series champion Jade Avedisian. Kyle said she is fearless and a quick study and is going to be very successful in Nascar. That goes along with what Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Bob Pockrass and others have said about Jade. It's being speculated that we could see Jade make her ARCA debut on August 18 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds dirt track......

[@aaronarmstrong9776]

I can't side with either driver, kb8 did ricky dirty, and I dont respect any driver that puts someone head first into the outside wall. I also don't respect people who sucker punch people. But nascar fining Wrecky after they broadcast the fight is absolutely disgusting and that single thing ruined the sport for me.

[@barbarajohnson1348]

Great job. Thanks Kyle and Kenny team

[@jeffhenson1994]

love it kyle thanks

[@catmanrescue1]

As kenny ive watch Kyle grow , and hes my driver,,, thx Be safe everyone.

[@timkis64]

ricky has allways driven like a bull in a glass store.he singlehandedly kept the rousch chassis builders working overtime for years.until jack wised up & traded stenhouse for buesher.if stenhouse was still at RFK the 17 car wouldnt be where its running currently.but in the usual 25th place finish after stenhouse constantly crashes.

[@timmypilkerton2835]

And he was driving like an idiot on the 2 lap! Then stands there bitching cause KFB dumped him. Smh

[@ydoucare55]

Kyle is right when he says he was going to get run into the fence regardless because if you watch Kyle's onboard camera from that incident, you'll see that Ricky tracks out towards the wall and doesn't leave even an inch more than a car width between himself and the wall. What would've happened if Kyle didn't bounce the wall is that Ricky would've right hooked himself into the wall down the backstretch off Kyle's LF and people would be talking about how terrible Ricky is instead of riding his nuts like they are now.

[@willc4163]

Yeah I love all the BLIND NASCAR media STILL trying to say Ricky didnt touch Kyle. He squeezed Kyle into the wall and was NOT CLEAR, and like you say was ridiculously close to hooking himself at that moment. Ricky was NEVER clear of Kyle on his outside, only an idiot trying to get themselves wrecked squeezes the outside guy that hard. Kyle had every reason to be mad and retaliate.

[@matthewupchurch9087]

Lift off the gas and he wouldn’t have hit the wall

[@user-nx3zi3eh7w]

The only problem with that argument is that #34 McDowell was essentially pushing Ricky high and forcing him into Kyle's lane. It didn't matter if Ricky touched Kyle first or vise versa, contact was gonna happen between Kyle's LF and Ricky's RR. Where Kyle was wrong was assuming Ricky came up the track on purpose on his own, when Ricky was actually being forced up high by the 34 off turn 2.

[@scottwillingham8349]

I don’t see it that way. Kyle left a huge hole in the middle lane and Ricky dived in there cleanly. That is standard procedure this year with restarts; everyone is aggressive for track position because the cars don’t handle well coming from behind. Bush got into the wall all by himself, which was weird and surprising. After that point, everything is pure speculation. Yes, RIcky came up the track. But why shouldn’t he? The high lane was clear at that point. We don’t know what would have happened if Bush held his line cleanly. I don’t really believe that Bush was just giving a warning tap either. That looked like a deliberate and prolonged push to me.

[@accordingtodrake]

Great interview, Kenny. Indycar fan primarily but race fan overall who found you were doing this channel via the Michael interview.... your channel gets to great stories and umcovers personality and it happens even when you can't get on the call... hope you're better soon! Great content!

[@jeanaallison7236]

🎱🔥🤙 ROWDY NATION IN 'DA HOUSE

[@carolinagirl7596]

Good interview.

[@KennyWallace36]

thx!

[@kyleolson279]

​@@KennyWallace36 Hey Kenny how many sugar daddies did you go through in your NASCAR career? I find it very hard to believe any of teams you drove for were profitable. I don't think running 30th every week paid the bills.

[@steveeazy18]

I'm a big Rowdy fan but man most Nascar drivers can't fight worth a dam! The only tough guy in the fight was his crew member who was man handling everyone 🤣

[@blake86303]

Nobody messed with Ryan Newman!

[@bamasonn13]

This guy has had it coming! Go Rickey!

[@kkttss1928]

Ive always wanted to dislike Kyle. When he brought up my favorite MLB pitcher of all time and the Braves, im a Bucsh fan for life!

[@JamesAyton]

I have to say, he instantly won me over with that! I also liked how he didn't make any association with the Cubs and Maddux's there, and mentioned only the Braves.

[@ErminT746]

Good Stuff Guys! Get that win Sunday! #Rowdy!

[@mtibbs4362]

I like Busch one of the best drivers ever I just hate when him and Harvick would run up each other lol Kevin being my favorite but it was always interesting with them 2 Dat smack on the helmet lmfao Dat time

[@bigstroke2069]

I was not familiar with Charlie Marlow before this video, but very pleased with the interview. And, Kyle Busch great as always. Thanks.

[@Jamesbass1968]

Great Interview Kyle!

[@BigMike-dm4oy]

I used to hate Kyle!!!!! Now, if my guy doesn't or can't, Kyle is my 2nd choice. What a great comment "just trying to rattle his cage"

[@duaneoldfield]

Get well Herminater! Great interview. I'm warming up to Kyle. Always recognized his talent but didn't care for the attitude. He's undoubtedly a great talent

[@waydehowell]

Get better KW! Great score on getting his response first! Well done!

[@JediPUNK85]

Funny I don't see any marks on his face.. lol. I knew Wrecky didn't really connect.. he only grazed his ear if that.. but Wrecky's dad definitely got one to the face straight from Rowdy himself just to get him off of him.

[@kyleolson279]

😂 Those punches Kyle threw were embarrassingly pathetic. Didn't even faze Ricky's dad whose probably well into his sixties. Kyle was putting everything he had into them too. He was literally gritting his teeth when he threw them.

[@BrianIsTheGOAT594]

He did throw a punch and got a hit. You're wrong.

[@cats362]

he is right, he got ambushed. Glad wrecky got fined

[@jennyfletcher5573]

No, he wasn't ambushed. Ricky looked him in the eye. He approached Kyle alone.

[@loganerwin42]

@@jennyfletcher5573Jenny you are flat out wrong. He was waiting by the hauler “alone” with his daddy and crew waiting literally footsteps away to jump in, while Kyle was the first of his team to the hauler. Hence why Kyle fought off 4-5 people… you should really just close your mouth if you don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@deliriouswhome1]

Kyle definitely went into a hornets nest , not knowimg the intentions of Ricky or his crew.. Ricky deservingly got fined for those actions. He got fined for things that led up to the fight, not the fight itself. He should of kept his mouth shut..

[@ALRPNW]

😂

[@revans6449]

Let's be honest. Kyle is definitely not a fighter.

[@links5957]

Mostly proud having stenhouse sr. Getting banned.

[@wilson4328]

Had vertigo once, the doc gave me meclizine and it worked like a charm Herman.

[@JRW1776]

That's a lie , they told Kyle on his radio that Ricky was gonna be at his hauler after the race

[@kyleolson279]

Exactly. Anyone that believes Kyle wasn't aware of what Ricky said in his interview is very naive.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Good interview. Get well soon Herman.

[@JohnSisk-kk7qb]

Glad to hear a Cubs fan

[@rigel2112]

4:20 is what and where you want

[@duesouth901logistics4]

Kyle just like his damn brother Kurt .. I met Kyle at talladega this year and he’s a straight up a hole, he ignored the fans while Joey and Brad hung out with the fans in the garage and talked signed stuff Kyle was like hi yall bye yall … a hat

[@deantait8326]

RCR really missed Chocolate last Sunday…

[@whoknows3347]

As a kyle fan he needs to admit he shouldve lifted and say stenthouse never touched him....they didnt touch until kyle bounced of the fence.....

[@FloridaManRacer]

THANK YOU For being a reasonable person. Rare these days...

[@jameskiehm546]

I’m now a big Ricky fan. Small team standing up to the big guys. Interesting how all the talking heads are so muted against NASCAR.

[@NonNein-bn6ni]

Sucker punch Stenhouse is just mad he never gets to wear the pants.

[@chadr7522]

He didn’t sucker punch him. They were standing face to face.

[@Jamesbass1968]

​@@chadr7522That was a sucker punch!!😊

[@user-qn8pp6nr6i]

A sucker punch is when someone is not looking at you he landed the first one are you supposed to wait to get hit first

[@jjmckay6man1]

@@user-qn8pp6nr6i the ones saying sucker punch are fight virgins and think you have to establish rules and a signed contract before throwing punches..LMAO

[@gemini1567]

Yes Ricky is a punk

[@macguy12341]

Kyle the charity case, no penalty for deliberate act on track!

[@alexhathcock1380]

LOL, we need a version of NASCAR Celebrity Death Match 😮 give em' a pair of gloves, let em' go at it til the 1st man hits the ground.

[@TaterRogers]

Great interview! Go Rowdy! Kinda reminds me of Earnhardt back in the day. I still say NASCAR should setup a boxing ring in the infield and let the drivers put on gloves and headgear for boxing and have at it! That would draw in some fans!LOL

[@jasonkarney3433]

Thanks!

[@kennypatterson9110]

I do like Kyle a lot better than I used to but he still can dish it out but cant take it..

[@r1udp9]

Yeah Kyle, you are the best!

[@Mstl1099]

Awesome interview

[@truegret7778]

Setup an octagon in the infield or on the first stretch .... let em' duke it out. Bare knuckles, 3x 60 second rounds. Let the fans decide who came out of that the best.

[@adenzien]

Great interview

[@Z06Doug]

Quote" Kyle Busch is an sss" And still is. Enjoy running in the back of the field.

[@DirtyJaguarRacing]

BK knows. Hell we all know. Except for some of these DELUSIONAL Kyle fans, lord help us.

[@Sighlense]

Precedence has been set. It is now ok to INTENTIONALLY take Busch out of a race with no recourse. Can't wait....

[@chrispix61]

Ricky was going to finish last anyway, Kyle just expedited the process

[@kyleolson279]

I think the way Kyle's season is going he'll be finishing in last by the end of the year. This is the first time in his career he's not with the best organization in the sport.

[@fcaughli]

This all goes back to what I have wanted for decades. I don’t really like on track battles, it is not good for a professional sport and involves innocents. I don’t want crew members and others involved unless they want to square off in this same way, or on their own or off track. This is mostly between two drivers. No open pits fighting between them. Have a ring set up and if they both agree to it they get in the ring alone and fight it out until one gets knocked out, they both quit or one cries uncle. No outside interference. Stenhouse could have been next to the ring waiting to show he was game for it. Busch could agree or not. We can get a resolution to at least the physical part. I know nascar would never do this and there may be legalities. But this free for all stuff is a real joke and settles nothing. In this case just one sucker punch and a crew/relatives scrum.

[@kishdogg1594]

Get Em on the Track! A Ticked off KB is a Great one!

[@ILSRWY4]

Kyle Busch is just a normal down to earth guy when you have a one on one with him. Too many people take him too seriously. When he races he's passionate about it and you can't fault him for that. Funny he brought up Dale 3, because that is exactly what I was thinking... when Dale would spin someone out he would say "I didn't mean to wreck him I just wanted to rattle his cage" and Dale was loved.. yet others do it and are hated... Kyle was calm and polite to Ricky and Ricky was WAY out of line. Period.

[@gonzotripz2366]

Busch effectively comparing himself to Earnhardt is as laughable as any Bodine comparing himself to Richard Petty.

[@rainiernqc]

Tbh that was a great point: he had no intel about Stenhouse saying what he had said on TV. RCR could have given a much better intel. He was mad because he got run into the fence, but this is not the first time that Kyle has been upset with Stenhouse. A lot of other times Stenhouse has blocked him, messed up his race and even has take out from the race like Daytona 2018? Maybe? So... Drivers are normal people: they keep somatizing and at some point they just explode. Great interview by Charlie Marlow btw

[@kyleolson279]

If you actually believe Kyle wasn't aware of what Ricky said in his interview before he walked to his hauler you're very naive. Everyone on the property was talking about it when the interview was over.

[@davidberrier5894]

Stenhouse should get a trophy

[@gemini1567]

Did Ricky slap Danica around with his anger issues.🤔

[@wev2344]

Nah, he found with someone other than DP, wrecked her on track, etc. 😂

[@briannickel6813]

Danica was with AR12 soon after Ricky....Poor Ricky😢

[@briannickel6813]

DP was with AR12 soon after the Ricky Breakup....🤔

[@jrzapata7042]

Let’s get the coke cola 600 win Kyle 👍👍❤️🙏🍺🏁🏁🏁🏁!

[@Sigsupporter]

Not sure if he knows what an ambush is and I think he was fighting 5 tires not guys!

[@kyleolson279]

Exactly. Not an ambush if the other guy is standing face to face with you. Kyle Busch ended up on ass, I think the tires won lol

[@supercinemascope]

Austin Hill almost punched Myatt Snyder's head off and no fine. I am confused.

[@kennethfinnegan2978]

Greg Maddox was also a Chicago Cub for years

[@Ratz8861]

Anyone else think that Kyle looks like the Sloth of of Ice Age?

[@StevenWatson-tw5wb]

When the audience would rather watch you fight than race-you have a problem.

[@carolinagirl7596]

I wouldn’t exactly call what Stenhouse does “racing.”

[@christiantomas608]

​@@carolinagirl7596 what does he do then?

[@esly12488]

​@@christiantomas608I would say he more so acts as a wrecking ball out there

[@christiantomas608]

@@esly12488 well with the composite bodies, I really don't blame him for being that aggressive. Many drivers have mentioned this to be the new norm so I don't have a problem with it imo.

[@SeventyGTX]

@@carolinagirl7596 He's never had the luxury of a top tier ride like Kyle has his most of his career with Hendrick and Gibbs. The car and team make a HUGE difference in performance.

[@jeffbair9069]

Through the years early on I was not a Kyle Busch fan. Now that being said, through all the changes that he has been through, he has matured a lot. I now respect him as a driver and all the accomplishments he has achieved!!! This interview just shows what a class act that he is!!!!! I think it is great that Richard Childress has his back!!!! When he runs up front, I secretly cheer for him to do well!!! Well done Kyle!!!!

[@mofer35]

Kyle Busch is not a class act!! Never was. Never will be!!

[@donniejrcopas4859]

He has a black eye. Makeup ain't going to hid it.

[@DirtyJaguarRacing]

"I did my best to hold my own against 5 different guys and came out of there with no black eyes" Kyle, we can see you bro. Your eye is black right now. What in the actual?

[@thegonz7833]

Good job filling in for KW

[@oleboy4332]

100% let them fight like the NHL

[@user-vt8ev6ce4o]

He notified your crew chief on lap two.

[@johnhopkins6565]

Fast forward to 4:20

[@aarondavidson670]

Boys have edit when they used to say put it back in the driver's hands if they want to fight I don't fight that makes NASCAR a whole lot better to watch😊

[@willc4163]

Im going to Edit your edit to "at it" ; )

[@stewpuddy4161]

NASCAR needs to just let men settle it like men. Do i want people fist fighting every week? No. Crew members need to stay out of it, security can step in when one guy hits the ground, but im so sick of seeing one guy get a punch in and the other guy not even get a chance to respond.

[@timothykirkman7097]

kyle is a class act he has been around enough

[@gsabella4]

I'm Team Rowdy Busch all dayyyyy

[@jackginkins]

When Richard smacked? Kyle, he had to pay $150,000 fine 75 when stenthouse hit him That's almost a quarter mil NASCAR gets for Kyle getting hit and he doesn't even get any of that money

[@bigkdrummer]

KB was a punk coming up and I never had much respect for him. But now he's a grizzled veteran who commands respect and will be in the HOF one day. Wrecky is a no-good loser who is not good for the sport.

[@jjmckay6man1]

3 more wins than you and many other nascar drivers over the years. Kenny Wallace a great guy and racer but yet never won a cup race.

[@kyleolson279]

Kyle Busch is the perfect example of the drivers that came into NASCAR in the 2000s that turned fans off and caused them to leave the sport. Spoiled, entitled, narcissistic, egotistical. Nothing's ever his fault. Didn't grow up owning or working on his own cars and that's been apparent his whole career. He's been involved in countless stupid incidents that proved he has no respect for the equipment he's in or anyone else's. He always driven for the top organizations in NASCAR which has been the main contributing factor to his success. But, now he's not with the top organization in the sport and he's struggling. RCR is still a solid team though, they're just not the best like Kyle's used to driving for. Ricky has never driven for a top team in cup, it would even be a stretch to say they're mediocre teams.

[@thegonz7833]

Good Chat KB, signed Xhater

[@billbrun3792]

It's a shame that the 1 who should ve been fined got away Scott clear well my nascar days are over it was get n old 4 me but this was it Ricky did noth n wrong

[@beargibson3100]

Maybe an after race boxing match for any drivers that want to let off steam.

[@mrrandom55951]

so why is assault not prosecuted?

[@esly12488]

If that was assault then im king of the world

[@timskiff9422]

Man up Kyle, pay his fine.

[@tcfan008]

How does the team not give him a heads up when he gets out of the car ?

[@AKartes]

Glad he responded. It made me sad that he wasn't talking sh!t on Twitter afterwards.

[@kyleolson279]

Hard to talk shit after the most embarrassing moment of your life.

[@scottmcdonald399]

Yeah, where was the RCR guys to warn him about the fight

[@williambowen1771]

This is gonna turn your season around big time Kyle. Rcs pissed now. Love Austin but man he needs2 retire. Help run the organization and put austin hill in the 3 with teammate kyle

[@vapinbachelor289]

Swerving Irving ain’t got shit on Wrecky Stenhouse😂😂😅🤣

[@MikeG42]

It's spelled Irvan and he won more races than shitty Stenhouse !

[@gregoryhunt1142]

GREAT SHOW ! LMFAO 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@ALRPNW]

Samantha’s makeup almost covers the black eye 😂

[@ralphwatten2426]

"He battled Logano and made a bad move". Kyle Busch's career in a nut shell. Logano can say the same thing.

[@c.d.8975]

How many races in CUP has Ryan Preece won in his career so far?🤷‍♀️

[@WA-eg7ft]

Get well Herman

[@dennispalmer6007]

If a much larger person lays punch on a smaller guy than jump in, but in most fights nascar needs to let them tire themselves or until one person is definitely out gunned.

[@brap17x]

Let’s go Kyle

[@TheBuba1212]

Yep Rowdy is the poster boy for not wrecking anyone especially when he was in the #5 or punching anyone say like Joey Logano