Writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss whether Kyle Bush, who had his driver's license suspended, should be allowed behind the wheel of a NASCAR stock car. Weigh in with your comment.
[Updated at 1:29 p.m.
Keith Groller, Morning Call
We all know too well a few folks who have been, uh, shall we say, “trapped” into a few tickets over the years. But Kyle Busch going 128 in a 45-mph zone borders on the insane — even for Busch.
Maybe the police that caught him should be offered a NASCAR opportunity since they did something Junior and others have trouble doing every Sunday — catch Busch.
NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing should send a message here and suspend Busch for the same duration of his other driving penalty.
But this being pro sports and being more about the money than anything else, that won’t happen. NASCAR needs the antagonizing Busch, smirking smile and all, front and center all the way through “The Chase.”]
Barry Stavro, Los Angeles Times
Yes. Any other citizen in Busch’s position would face the same challenge: arranging transportation to work. Once there, whether the job is pushing a broom or managing a hedge fund, they’d be allowed to put in their hours. It’s also worth noting that NASCAR ovals are not public streets, they are closed circuits. Furthermore, anyone else in Busch’s legal situation would also be allowed to drive a sit-down lawn mower or a tractor on their property or pilot a motorboat. Speeding over 100 mph is a significant traffic offense. But society views other traffic crimes far more seriously — such as a DUI. Busch is serving his penalty. As long as someone else drives him to work, let Busch do his job.
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