Busch used the derogatory word meant to describe people with intellectual disabilities following the Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch apologized via Twitter on Sunday after he used the R-word during a post-race interview with NBC Sports. The veteran driver used a derogatory word meant to describe people with intellectual disabilities while venting about a passing maneuver from Brad Keselowski after a Cup series race at Martinsville Speedway.
"It's frickin' r-------, man, so stupid," Busch said. "I don't understand these guys. I should beat the s--- out of him right now, is what I should do, but that doesn't do me any good either."
Busch later posted a brief apology on Twitter, saying he never should have used the term.
Busch was eliminated from postseason contention with Sunday's result. On Sunday evening, a NASCAR spokesperson said the organization was reviewing Busch's comments, and he could be subject to a fine and mandated sensitivity training, according to Alex Andrejev of The Charlotte Observer.
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