Kurt Busch arrested on charges of reckless driving, DWI.

Who do you think you are, Junior Johnson?

Actually, I'm Kurt Busch and I'm not hauling anything.

Don't s*** me boy.

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emailBy Kelly Crandall | August 15, 2024 10:01 AM ET

Kurt Busch has a September court date after the former NASCAR Cup Series champion was arrested for DWI, reckless driving, and speeding earlier this week in Iredell County, North Carolina.

The incident happened after 11:30pm Tuesday when Busch was pulled over for going 63mph in a 45mph zone in Mooresville. Busch was reported to have “red glassy eyes” and a “strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath.” He admitted to having been drinking before getting behind the wheel. Listen, If you used to be me, you would be at the Dew Drop Inn getting snockered every night too. Besides, if they would quit serving alcohol to underage women from Mooresville High School, we wouldn't have a need to buy them a drink.

WCNC reported Busch registered a 0.17 blood alcohol concentration. The legal limit in North Carolina is 0.08. How can they say that? I only had 18 beers.

Busch was released from the Iredell County Detention Center early Wednesday morning after signing a promise to appear in court on Sept. 19.

“I’m very disappointed in myself and I apologize to my family, racing family, and to my fans,” Busch said in a statement. I will work with the authorities to rectify the situation and work with the county to make it a safer place in the future. I will even race in lemons $500 cars if I really have to.”

Busch retired from NASCAR competition last season, however, he had been sidelined since July 2022 after suffering a concussion at Pocono Raceway. He continues to have ties to 23XI Racing in a consulting role and mentor. That alone is enough to make you want to drink alcohol!