Artist Sam Bass ‘heartbroken’ over Kyle Busch’s guitar smash

By Jeff Gluck - Associate Editor
Monday, June 08, 2009
Artist Sam Bass poses with winner Kyle Busch following the NASCAR Nationwide Series Federated Auto Parts 300 Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway. (

Artist Sam Bass poses with winner Kyle Busch following the NASCAR Nationwide Series Federated Auto Parts 300 Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Sam Bass, the longtime NASCAR artist who painted the Gibson guitar smashed by Kyle Busch after the Nashville Nationwide Series race on Saturday night, said he was “stunned and heartbroken” to see his work destroyed in victory lane.
 
Though Busch immediately told Bass he “meant no disrespect” to anyone – the artist, Gibson or the track – Bass said Monday he’s struggled to accept the incident.
 
“It’s like raising a child,” Bass said. “You start out with nothing and you finish it and you hope people will take care of it. And it was stunning, absolutely stunning to see that thing destroyed within seconds of him getting it.”
 
Bass said Busch told him he would order two more guitars from Gibson to be painted like the one that got smashed, and the artist said he understood the “rock-star thing” Busch was trying to accomplish.
 
“It’s his trophy, he can choose to do with it what he wants,” Bass said. “But I’m not going to lie about it. If he had asked me, ‘Hey, I’m thinking about destroying that trophy guitar whenever I win it, what do you think,’ of course I would have told him, ‘No! Please don’t. Let us give you a prop guitar.’”
 
The Gibson guitar has become the symbol of Nashville Superspeedway, and the one Busch smashed was the 30th designed by Bass, who said the trophy has come to be “a very revered piece of history … and revered by the fans here in Tennessee.”
 
Seeing Busch smash the guitar after getting out of the car upset both fans and sponsors. Bass noted that representatives from race sponsor Federated Auto Parts walked out of victory lane after Busch’s act.
 
Bass estimated that he and Gibson put “hundreds and hundreds of hours” of work into the guitar, which is so unique that “you can’t just buy this thing right off the shelf.”
 
“A guitar might be a guitar and he might have seen rock stars destroy them and things like that, but at the same time, this is a trophy,” Bass said. “You wouldn’t think he would destroy the Daytona trophy or the Brickyard trophy or something like that.
 
“This is much more than just a guitar somebody plays at a concert and beats the hell out of when they’re done. It symbolizes something much bigger, much greater – and that’s the part I don’t think he thought all the way through.”
 
After the race, Bass smiled in pictures with Busch and told reporters he was OK with Busch’s act. He said his feelings haven’t changed and he has no interest in criticizing Busch for what happened, preferring instead to stick to a personal philosophy of always taking the high road.
 
“I’m not going to accost him in victory lane or fuss at him and berate him,” Bass said. “If he told me he meant no disrespect, I’m going to take him at his word that he meant no disrespect.”
 
But Bass couldn’t help but wonder what would have happened if the situation were reversed.
 
“What if I won a contest to win Kyle Busch’s car?” he said. “Let’s say the crew prepares it and everything else and I accept it at an awards ceremony and just start beating the hell out of it.
 
“I don’t think they would appreciate that, it would hurt their feelings that they put their work and time and energy and effort into it.”
 
And what if Busch races at Nashville again next year?
 
“I joked with someone that if Kyle’s in the show, we’ll make an exact replica – only it’ll be a pillow,” he said.

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  1. 1
    yubu8 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    dang i feel bad for sam they took alot of time to make that if junior did it id be still be pretty pissed and stuned but hey its his trophy waht ya gonna do atleast he gave parts of it too the team anyways GOOO JUNIOR!!!!

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    corcat2 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    So what do you have to say now, Lee? Do you still think Kyle did nothing wrong?

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    Midnight_highway said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    All I know is... I hope that Gibson and Sam Bass really stick it to Kyle when he buys the two new ones :) Not that it will really matter to Kyle.
    I do feel bad for Sam. It's a shame that he spent all the time he did, and Gibson did in making the Trophy, and then to have to watch a moron try and destroy your work in front of you... Pretty sad day in Nascar really.

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    VWS said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Pretty sad day in Nascar sorry but that's a bit of an overreaction JMO. See Carl Long... or Johnny Benson.

    I'm sorry that Sam Bass was upset and its clear that the report the Busch asked Sam's permission before slamming the guitar are inaccurate.

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    mom said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    At last the truth comes out. I feel so sorry for Sam Bass. Neither he nor the Nashville track deserved this. So much for the "sorry saps" who takes the guitars home and treasure it.

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    onechey said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Kyle is a disrespectful punk ! i never thought i could dispise the lil puke anymore then i did he proved that wrong . how dare he ! i hope he never gets another trophy / piece of art again . no one in the sport past or present would do something so disrespectful to a trophy . if someone ever puts him in the same sentence as Sr again i think i will hurl .anyone who is still a fan after this is an absolute idiot

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    Dyannah said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    As a long-time country music fan and a fairly new NASCAR fan, I was appalled at Kyle Busch's action of smashing the guitar after the Nashville race. His rationale was admirable, but I think he could have found a better way of honoring his promise to his team of "giving them each a piece of the guitar". I understand that it is his trophy and he is entitled to do with it as his likes, but to destroy a special, unique musical instrument on national TV was immature and childish. His disrespect of an item that is revered and cherished by musicians, race car drivers and fans, is insulting. As far as I'm concerned, if Kyle Busch wants to emulate rock stars, he belongs in the music business, not in NASCAR. Kyle's actions indicates his obvious disdain of fellow race car drivers and the sport of stock car auto racing.

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    loumar206 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Just goes to show KB can be just as big an A** when he wins as he is when he loses. Both of his fans must really love him.

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    loumar206 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Just goes to show the shrub can be as big an A** when he wins as when he loses. Both of his fans must really love him. He is a total disgrace to NASCAR, but all the media keep pushing him at us.

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    cathyrrooks said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Frigging Moron that is what Kyle is!!

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    cathyrrooks said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    POOR SAM! I WOULDN'T SELL HIM A TURD MOUNTED ON A PIECE OF DRIFT WOOD IF I WERE SAM!!!

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    djkracer said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Said it before, I'll say it again, Gomer Kyle has no class.

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    onechey said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    if his crew has an ounce of respect they will tell kyle what to do with those pieces ... and not except them unless they are just as disrespectful as he is !!

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    hwe said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I hope that Sam Bass makes a very cheap imitation guitar,just in case KB wins there again and a trophy one for anyone else that might win. A cheap imitation is what KB is.He needed someone to tell him acting like a fool gets you attention but you'll never get the fans you want..What next, are you going to paint your car like an American flag and then crash it into a wall? That might be a fun thing to watch.I must say,I never wish for anyone to get hurt,even if I don't like them.

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    zebsdad said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    To all of you above: Congratulations on your accurate assessments!!!!

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    CousinBilly said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    #10 - Personally I think that A TURD MOUNTED ON A PIECE OF DRIFT WOOD is exactly what Sam should sell Kyle... LOL.... AND if there's anything good coming out of this is that the name SAM BASS is in everyone's face right now... Ever gone to his website and looked at all the beautiful paintings he has for sale ? http://www.sambass.com/

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    eucasafari said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Nascar must be loving all this free press. People love to follow a sport for the people they hate as much as they do for the people they love.

    Keep up the good work haters, you'll help Kyle sell more and more gear. Doesn't it kill you that your outrage is filling this kids pockets with more and more money?

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    kylestewart said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    i hope kyle wins every nashville race that he enters.
    and please, all of you that hate kyle so much do us all a favor and not go to the races. we'll enjoy kyle winning that much more, and there'll be a lot less urinenation there.

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    wildbill5716 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    THAT IS DOWN RIGHT DISRESPECTFUL!!!
    ALL THOSE HOURS PUT INTO THE TROPHY, WHICH IT IS A TROPHY.
    RESPECT IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!!!!!

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    Granny said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Very inappropriate move on Kyle's part. Yes it has brought major attention which was what he strives for. Use the engery for racing, you are good (hate to say it)but no Dale Earnhardt Sr. wanna be will you ever be trying to make a name for yourself this way. Work on giving a little respect for your fellow man and it will be return. Get some time under your belt before you put yourself in the category with the other great racers that have done things to better this sport that you love to race in. If everyone had your attitude, you'ns need to switch to demolishen derby style racing.

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    Werner said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    so what was up with this statement by Bass that was on yesterdays Scene Daily??.....“When I took a picture with Kyle as I traditionally do, the first thing he said to me was that there was no disrespect to me or the trophy or the speedway or any of the sponsors,” Bass said. “He just said that he told his guys that he was going to give each one of them a piece of the trophy whenever he won the guitar.

    “That was his way, in the spirit of rock and roll to break the guitar like a Kiss concert and share it with all the guys on the team. That made me feel a lot better. As a person that loves rock and roll the way the way I do and appreciates a good show, Kyle Busch put on as great show in victory lane and shocked the world.”

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    spdbmp said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Okay, now I have read the other side of the story... while I don't take any offense to Kyle's actions in general, I certainly would not have done it. But it was HIS trophy to what he wanted to. I realize that Nashville and Gibson guitars have a long history together - it is understandable that people may be upset at Kyle's antics - but sometimes... life imitates art (or rock stars).

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    SheilaHawley said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    NASCAR should ban him from ever competing at Nashville again. He had no business even being there. It was a Nationwide race for all the Nationwide drivers. Only Carl and Kyle were in the race. All the other Cup drivers didn't go. It would have made a much better race if Kyle didn't show up. Carl has at least one Guitar. And would never think of destroying it that way. Kyle should be parked and banned from competition from Nationwide. He doesn't know how to act when he looses. And he now shows that he doesn't know how to act when he wins. His actions were "detrimental to the Sport", no matter what Lee says. The Media just eggs him on. Stop talking about him, already. He isn't worth the comment. There isn't a driver out there who would do something like that. And if a Nationwide driver won the trophy and did that, they would certainly be parked. "Actions detrimental to the Sport" But when Kyle does it, it's newsworthy and brilliant. Grow up, Kyle. Or at least stop racing until you do. It's not good for the Sport. It just makes you look like an obnoxious idiot. And any reporter that thinks it was cool, should go and report for WWE. NASCAR is racing, not WWE. And I hate what he and the Media are doing to my beloved NASCAR.

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    PIGGY398 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Kyle has always been a snot-nosed spoiled brat and this just confirms it. What an idiot!

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    razldazl said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Kyle is such a punk..nobody else in Nascar would pull a stunt like that, and then try to explain it away...what disrespect!! And people wonder why Dale Jr has more fans..might not have the wins, but he has class and respect for the sport...

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    mbarrett52 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Well,he is a rock star, a PUNK rockstar !!! A sad day for Nascar and Nashville. Can't expect anything else from someone with NO class !!!

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    tampabbay99 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    If dale Junior would have done this, it would have been just fine. LOLOL!!! You Junior Nation folks are a trip.

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    ronaldo said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Kyle Busch is a jerk. Somebody ought to kick his A**.

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    toddsulak said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    As I agree that what he did was stupid, it was still his property to do with what he wants. Would you let others tell you what to do with your stuff?

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    mere901 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Jr would have never done something so disrespectful. What does Jr have to do with this any way? It's about Kyle and his disrespectful actions. Kyle just wants to race, which is great, but he needs to respect the history, the sponsorship and all that helped make that race possible. Money is tight as it is, so he should be grateful that there is even money to put on a race. There are tracks out there closing thier doors because of the economy. He needs to remember that there are more people involved than just him and his crew.

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    nascar88646 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Well as a huge fan of Sam Bass, and his incredible talent, this put me in tears. Sam's work graces every room in my home, to see his creativity demolished because the little A.. wants to be cool, just goes to show you how un-cool he really is. If I were his parents I would be embarrassed to call him my son. I am truly sorry for Sam and Gibson, his sponsors, as well as Nashville. I can only imagine how many hours Sam put into creating such a wonderful piece of art. I’m sure no other driver would dream of such disrespect. I don’t care what the jerk calls it, Disrespect is exactly what he portrayed. I hope he loses his sponsorship, and I hope Sam never does another piece of art with the A.. in it again. A Sam Bass Fan Forever.

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    margymattson said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    # 26 Dale Jr has to much class to pull a stunt like that!!!
    I would love to hear what Joe Gibbs has to say about his precious little kyle!! In my opinion KB is making the entire Gibbs organization look bad!!! I wonder how Denny and Joey would have reacted if they had won the guitar???

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    mrbreeze18 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    You Kyle Busch fans need to understand that it's not just Jr Nation that hates Kyle Busch. It's pretty much EVERYBODY that isn't a Kyle Busch fan. He's just so easy to hate.

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    robby_7_fan said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    What Kyle Busch did has shown us again how much disrespect he has for people. I feel really sorry for Sam and Kyle Busch is nothing but a spoiled rotten little brat who acts like it. He doesn't deserve to get another guitar no matter if he buys it or not. If he planned on buying 2 more, than why didn't he just buy one for all of his crew instead of giving them a piece of the guitar. Is Kyle Busch THAT cheap? I know Gibson Guitars are expensive, but doens't matter. Or is this just showing how much he thinks of his crew? Either way Kyle Busch is just a jerk.

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    robby_7_fan said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    BTW, Love everyones comments, especially #7. Everybody has said exactly what I think of Kyle Busch.

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    bbhs65 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    His behavior just proves why so many people do not like him even though he is a talented driver. He has no respect for anyone but himself.

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    cgmjemus said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    I stand by what I said YESTERDAY, I'm NOT like Sam Bass that said he was cool with it YESTERDAY, but I guess he put his finger in the wind and saw which way it was blowing and decided he could get more attention or press if he CHANGED HIS STORY TODAY. I do not agree with what Kyle did BUT I will defend his right to do it, and HE IS STILL MY DRIVER.

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    allshookup said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I felt it was disrespectful to the city of Nashville which has produced the best country artist in the world and thus doing this, destroyed a great piece of a musical instrument. He may be a good driver but the person who built this guitar did not deserve the way it was destroyed. Kyle Petty said it best, "it was disrespectful, he is not a rap artist he is a race car driver"!

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    nascar88646 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    I personally know Sam Bass, and attacking him, explains why you are a Kyle Busch Fan.

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    nascar88646 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    I personally know Sam Bass, and attacking him, explains why you are a Kyle Busch Fan.

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    buckshot88 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    #20,kyle put on a great show in victory lane? what are you 10yrs old? maybe you should watch mtv rather than nascar racing.

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    horsekrazytoo said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    If the little Ahole wanted to give a trophy to his crew why not just hand one of the crew members one after he receives it.(like do a drawing and the person who's name he drew gets the trophy from that race) Oh I forgot he doesn't know how to do something like that because that requires thinking. Something that he does't know how to do. He is such a disgrace to not only NASCAR but to the Gibbs Operations.

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    arnaudin said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    As an architect who pours his heart and soul into projects, I completely understand where Sam Bass is coming from.
    -Archidude (on Rowdy.com)

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    angelpat said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Buckshot...u need to stay on MTV and leave racin alone. Tampa......pay attention.....JR NATION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS.....KYLE IS AN IDIOT WHO RESPECTS NO ONE!!!!!

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    scott_30_27288 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    As an artist myself, I can't even imagine how Sam Bass felt seeing all those hours of hard work designing a paint job and then executing it, only to have a two bit no talent punk like Busch destroy it. It not only showed disrespect to Bass, Gibson, and Nashville Speedway to diss their chosen trophy in this manner, it was just downright childish looking. If he was bound and determined to destroy the thing, why couldn't he have acted like he had an ounce of dignity and then cut it up privately back at the race shop. Nobody probably would've ever known. Bad move Kyle. As a wise man once said, "Time for you to grow a set, and stop acting like a spoiled kid."

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    cegarner123 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    i am truly sorry sam bass is upset and i beleave that inhind site kyle is sorry that his actions would be perceived as disrespectful to the artistry of sam bass.
    i was suprised when he first did it then my mind finally got it. personally i did not know that each guitar was a piece of art by sam bass. i always thought it was a standard guitar made into trophy. in all my years i have never heard the announcers' refer to the uniqueness of the trophy . guess i didn't listen hard enough.

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    WNY24 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Thank you Jeff for getting the full response from Sam Bass. I feel bad not only for him, but for the people who put their heart and soul into making that guitar. Each guitar is special and crafted by hand. They aren't spit out on conveyor belts. Kyle was in Music City! How disprectful to a place known for it's music! Having musicians and artists in my family, I understand the value of craftmanship. A beautiful guitar itself is a piece of art, let alone one given a special paint scheme by Sam Bass.

    Coach Gibbs needs to sit that punk down and give him a good talking to or better yet, take him out to the woodshed and give him the spanking he needs. He's an embarrassment to the Gibbs organization.

    I've respected his driving ability, but I don't think I even respect that anymore. Grow up Kyle.

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    lhsjrf said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Name another person, in any sport, that has ever done such a thing to a trophy.

    AS far as this causing more sales for kyle, get real, who would walk around with kyle on their shirt. That would be saying I approve his behavior. I am also sick of hearing he is only 24. There are 18 year olds getting shot at to protect us all. Kyle is an adult that acts like an 4 year old.

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    cgmjemus said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    TO GRANNY: Kyle did not put himself "up there" with Dale SR, others have including me

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    lhsjrf said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Also, all I have heard about Joe Gibbs is what a good man he is. If that is true then why in the world does he put up with such behavior. Hendrick did not, when he chose mears over bush, it said hendrick knew some things were more important than wins.

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    indioblanco said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    DJKRACER #11: Gomer Kyle! Thanks, I love it. The replacement guitar should be one of those inflatable karaoke guitars with some stale M&M's glued on it.

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    nascar88646 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    To CGMJEMUS,
    Kyle Busch doesn't even begin to deserve being compared to Dale Sr, and he again showed everyone his lack of respect for a sport that Dale Sr lived and died for.

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    rowdy1851 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    victory lane celebrations have become dull and predictable ,and even tho im a kyle busch fan i was a little upset with what happened but in a way it made for something different and out of the ordinary. Kyle petty said it best "not meant to be disrespectful but not well thought through". And people need to realize even if it were auctioned off for charity how do you know that it will be taken cared of properly someone could get a hold of it and their child scratch it or damage it or a friend accidently do it or pretend their a rockstar and do what kyle did. It was a poor deciscion at the time but dont criticize him for one deciscion, god gives everyone infinite choices and kyle made a bad one but everyone does. How would ya'll feel if the whole world chastized you for one mistake?

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    When a NASCAR driver does something that make the Respresentatives from race Sponsor "Federated Auto Parts" leave Victory Lane right after he destroyed that awesome guitar......Something is bad wrong!!! If you don't have someone to sponsor a race......you don't have a race!!!!! It's no secret how hard it is to get Sponsorship right now!! OHHHHHHHHHH I bet some Rock "N" Roll Band will sponsor the race next time, just for Kyle Busch. Yeah right!!!! That would only further destroy the entire history of the special meaning of the Gibson Trophy Guitar! Better yet.....let the KB fans sponsor the Nashville race next time! lol I really feel bad for Sam Bass, Gibson, the Sponsor's and the people of Nashville! I wouldn't go to the trouble of making sure KB got two more guitars like that one! He doesn't deserve it! Like Sam Bass said, "IF" KB ever races there again he would make a replica of it, but it would be a pillow! Thank you Jeff Gluck for getting the other side of this story! What happened to yesterday's story is that Sam Bass said he wouldn't do or say anything to KB in Victory Lane. A very classy Man!

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    When a NASCAR driver does something that make the Respresentatives from race Sponsor "Federated Auto Parts" leave Victory Lane right after he destroyed that awesome guitar......Something is bad wrong!!! If you don't have someone to sponsor a race......you don't have a race!!!!! It's no secret how hard it is to get Sponsorship right now!! OHHHHHHHHHH I bet some Rock "N" Roll Band will sponsor the race next time, just for Kyle Busch. Yeah right!!!! That would only further destroy the entire history of the special meaning of the Gibson Trophy Guitar! Better yet.....let the KB fans sponsor the Nashville race next time! lol I really feel bad for Sam Bass, Gibson, the Sponsor's and the people of Nashville! I wouldn't go to the trouble of making sure KB got two more guitars like that one! He doesn't deserve it! Like Sam Bass said, "IF" KB ever races there again he would make a replica of it, but it would be a pillow! Thank you Jeff Gluck for getting the other side of this story! What happened to yesterday's story is that Sam Bass said he wouldn't do or say anything to KB in Victory Lane. A very classy Man!

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    cathyrrooks said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    AS I SAID # 54 I HOPE SAM BASS DOESN'T SELL HIM A TURD ON DRIFTWOOD!! HE AIN'T WORTH IT!

    HEY I WANT TO START SOMETHING AND I HOPE ALL THE KYLE BUSCH HATERS (I WILL BE THE PRESIDENT) PLEASE STAND BY ME HERE...WHEN YOU GO TO A TRACK AND SEE KYLE SLEZZEY BUSCH COMING AROUND THE TRACK AND WAVING...STAND UP AND TURN YOUR BACK TO HIM AND BOO HIM WITH YOUR BACK TO HIM!!

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Everyone who hasn't already (and whoever wants to) should go to sportsillustrated.com and read the story by Bruce Martin.

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    86elky said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Some of you Shrub fans defend him by saying he is a draw for NASCAR...then why are even the TV ratings falling off more and the stands have less people in them in the Sprint races? Shrubhole's really a draw huh??

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    tampabbay99 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Lol!!! Yeah, you personally know sam bass as much as Junior and I are going out for a beer in an hour. Lol!!

    I mentioned Junior because if he or anyone else had done the same thing and they weren't named Busch, this would not be a topic.

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    tampabbay99 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Kyle Petty wants to talk about disrespect??

    He needs to get that black stripe off of that number 45 on his hat first.

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    LuvinSmoke said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    #59, do you know why the black stripe is on the number 45? 45 was the number of the car Adam Petty was driving the day he was killed at New Hampshire. How is that disrepect when you are probably still mourning your dead son? I know it's been a long time but Adam was the next link in the Petty dynasty. As far as I know, only the Earnhardt's and the Petty's had 4 generations of drivers. Would it be disrespect if Jr. wore a hat off-track with a black stripe across the number 3?

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    buckshot88 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    #43, angelpat, what are you talking about? i'm not condoning busch's guitar show!

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    gravedigger29 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I was also sad and disappointed in what Kyle Busch did to the Nashville trophy. I even realize sitting at home the time and effort it takes to do make such a unique trophy. Kyle Busch is no Paul Stanley from KISS so stop trying to be a rock star.

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Buddy Baker said tonight on Nascar radio that he wants to talk about the man winning the Pocono 500 and not about the man who acted like a 12 year old. Well said Buddy.

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    BTW the punk rock star is only 53 points from not making the chase. That would serve him well.

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    nascar88646 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Kyle Busch is a big idiot magnet, and those who follow are nothing but a big piece of ... steal. I do know Sam Bass, we are one of his best customers, and loyal friends. Sam was a real gentleman and did not disrespect the A.. that just disrespected him, in front of the entire Nascar community. Sam Bass has true class. Kyle could take a lesson. Every other driver out there would have been thrilled to have an original guitar by Sam Bass & Gibson as a trophy.

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    GDogMoney said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I am saddened, sickened and embarrassed for my sport and its competitors. I wish that Nascar could do something to curb this a*s*s wipes attitude and his disdain for his fellow human beings. But alas, you can't polish a t*u*r*d.

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    still4da88 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    It sickens me what he did, but it was his trophy, he has a right to do with it as he pleases. If he chooses to be a classic Ahole with it, then he will just have to learn to live with the consequences. Since his standard of morals is so low; that surely will not be a hard thing for him to do. However, I will have to give him kudos for keeping his name in the lime light... What a shame that he has once again embarassed the NASCAR community. #58, that is just it, no one else 'would' do that! And, yes I would be highly disappointed in any driver that would destroy their trophy. Especially in such a public display of total disregard. Oh yeah, KB is also a liar. He said he told Bass what he planned on doing. Hmmmm? I would really hate to be his PR man. He has his work cut out on this one. Kyle was already back pedaling on his Jr remarks.

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    wildbill5716 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    How would you feel if you were the one that created such a beautiful trophy and somebody (the winner of the race) TRASHED IT????

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    Werner said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    i'd rather have the clock...

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    Fansx4 said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    So this is what everyone needs to do. At the next Nashville race (or any race) instead of booing Kyle Busch (which he feeds into), everyone should stand and turn their backs. Can you imagine?? Dead silence and no one looking at him...maybe then he'll get the message!
    So - stand and turn and don't make a sound. Don't feed his ego!

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    rowdyalltheway said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Its the people who makes promises and don't keep them, thats who sickens me. It's the people who don't care about situation or circumstance, they jus blow thier opinion no matter what, they sicken me. Disrespectful wouldn't have said no disrespect before KB did what he did. Haterz hate jus because he won. Haterz hate jus because he races.Haterz are why nascar can't fill the stands. I wore my Kyle shirt to the last race and my entire family was verbally bashed, I had beer cans thrown at us,cussed. Havent been to a race since. Would you? I do feel bad for Sam Bass now that he says it hurt to watch. But people need to remember nascar was built for the race not the sideshow or what the media THINKS! go kyle go

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    lhsjrf said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    IF you wear a kyle shirt then it appears you are approving his actions. Not a good example for children. Children have to learn even when you lose you do not run off and hide. You should have heard a one hour call in show on a local Nashville station tonight on kyle and the guitar. The callers were outraged and did not want kyle to be allowed back in Nashville for another race. This was a trophy just as important to Nashville as a grandfather clock or any other trophy. This was not a joke to them. I would not recommend wearing a kyle shirt in Tennessee for sure or any other races for a while. THIS WAS A TROPHY. There were many on that track that would have given anything for that and for sure the money they need to keep racing.

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    lhsjrf said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    I agree that when he wins the fans should turn their backs or just continue to leave in silence. He loves the boos but his sponors do not.

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    rowdyalltheway said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    If the other drivers wanted the trophy I would suggest drivin faster. As for my shirt the only thing that I approve is a race car winner. I've said hes goin to be one of the best DRIVERS since 04, and he's turned out to be one of the best DRIVERS. And don't begin to tell me about the examples I show my children because you dont know me. Typical jr. nation remark. My little girl likes Kasey Kahne, and my boy roots for Toney Stewart. The only examples in nascar should be proven on the track. I don't concern myself with sideshow antics. Try that for a change, then people like you wouldn't be filling up comments of hate.GO KYLE GO

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    nascarnutsheeler said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    In my opinon Kyle is a spoilt bratt with no respect for anyone.Joe Gibbs is going to lose a lot of fans if he hangs onto this disrespctful punk

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    dale said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Hey scott_30_27288, if Kyle were truly a "two bit no talent punk" he wouldn't have been in VICTORY LANE now would he? You can keep your crocodile tears to yourself. Sam gets paid handsomely for his time. It seems he (Sam) also changed his story from one day to the next.

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    dale said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    For those of you that talk about Kyle (or any other driver) being a role model, who put you in charge of elevating a race car driver to role model status? I doubt any of them would ask for that role. It is foolish to put them into it as well. If you are a parent and you let your kids look to a race car driver as their role model, you most likely are a poor example of a parent. Don't you think it would be far better as a parent to be your child's role model vs. a celebrity?

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    rowdyalltheway said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    #77 He did change his story all of a sudden.I'm sure if I designed something as prestigeous as that, it would hurt a little to watch it bashed,but Was he paid for his time and effort? YES. Was it goin to be his? NO. Did Kyle make every effort not to be disrespectful in the act of it? YES...Kyle said he did, Sam said he did(yesterday) even the director of nationwide said he did. It really don't matter what KB does anymore, the opinions of haterz will allways be negative.I think the media is jus harpin on a news story, like the comments KB said about "jughead"ooops I meant "junebug" when it was the media that started it.

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    heathenlycreature said:
    Jun 8, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    I'd always thought that most of the trophies handed out in Victory Lane were fakes, and the drivers received the real ones later on. Why don't they do that? Soaking the guitar with Coke and champagne and whatever else...isn't that disrespectful to the artist, too?

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    rwilliamhayes said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    Who cares what a paint slinger thinks

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    dale said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    Got to love the people that talk about how classy Dale Jr. is and how he would not have done what Kyle did. Unfortunately we may never know considering Jr's performance of late.

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    dale said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    heathenlycreature, good point, I wondered about that as well. Some of those trophies are described as weighing quite a bit, while most of the drivers work out to some extent, I'm not sure after 500 miles they would feel strong enough (even with the adrenaline rush from winning) to lift some of those large pieces of wood.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Those of you who said Sam Bass changed his story....read why he changed his story. ............-----------“I’m not going to accost him in victory lane or fuss at him and berate him,” Bass said. Another thing is-------Seeing Busch smash the guitar after getting out of the car upset both fans and sponsors. Bass noted that representatives from race sponsor Federated Auto Parts walked out of victory lane after Busch’s act.------- Does anyone care about the people who Sponsor a race? The fact of what KB did effected them enough to not want to stay in VL or have no part of it. No one seems to address the issue from the sponsor's point of view! Sponsorship is a BIG DEAL in NASCAR! So how do some of you feel about that? As KB said in an interview..... Maybe I will grow up one day, I am only 24 so I have an excuse! Excuse???? I thought excuses were a big NO NO in NASCAR according to most fans! An apology would be more in order I think. But then again KB thinks he did nothing wrong. So the apology (if there were to be one) would probably be because someone tells him that he has to apologize and say maybe that he just didn't, "think it through."

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    buzzwood said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    I've tried so hard to understand and not comment on this guitar trophy being smashed , but what finally took the cake was Kyle DELIBERATELY LYING to his fans and to the public about him telling Bass he was going to do this.... Out and Out lie,
    hours upon hours of fine artistry on that guitar, put on there with heart and feeling and a love of Nascar and destroyed with in seconds to appease a sick demented individual who know ONLY how to drive a race car, all the rest ids out the window....Be so very proud of your son Mrs. Busch, this is YOUR creation to this world of ours and you too as well brother Kurt doesn't he make you jealous???!!!
    I would say GIBSON would have been giving thought to backing out of this sponsorship had there been one.!!!! yOU SURE CAN TELL THE ONLY REASON THAT FEMALE HE DRAGS AROUND ON HIS ARM IS THERE FOR ONE THING---SHE'S GETTING MEGA BUCKS TO DO IT....lol!

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    nascar88646 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    #81 Obviously you don't have a talented bone in your body, because if you did, you would appreciate art and the skill it takes to design something so unique, and then watch it be trashed. Next time they should give him a ukulele, or better yet a pacifier and a blanket. To those on here who diss Dale Jr, he has nothing to do with the antics KB pulls. The trophies the drivers receive in victory lane are real. The comments that support KB obviously come from younger fans that don’t care about the history Nascar was built on. I just hope the Gibbs organization understands how detrimental KB is to their stable, when it’s time to renew his contract.

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    hollerboy said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    hi, new to group, anyone take notice of KB's knowledge of guitars. if he thinks he can shatter an LP he really is nuts.

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    robby_7_fan said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Kyle Busch is NOTHING like Dale Sr. He will NEVER be like Dale Sr. Busch make think he is, and he can think it all he wants, but he will NEVER be Dale Sr. Dale Sr. had more class in one finger, then Kyle Busch has in his entire body.

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    sibbi173 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    At the next Nationwide race, if all the other drivers parked at the start finish line and simply REFUSED to race if Kyle is racing.....wouldn't THAT make a perfect statement!! Boy oh boy, I'd sure love to see THAT....makes me smile just thinking about it.....

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    robby_7_fan said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Why is it that Kyle Busch can act like an absoltute jacka** and walk away being all pouty and not talk to reporters after a race and get away with it and yet when other drivers act like jacka**es or like Tony Stewart when walked away and didn't talk to reporters afew years ago they get in trouble?

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    jimmy13204 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    kyle bush is an idiot he has no respect for anything just maybe it would have been a better idea to give the trophy to a kid that might use it instead of disrespecting everything he touches

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    jimmy13204 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    ps i just happened to have a 12 year old stepdaughter that plays and i cant afford to buy her one so the next time you want to get stupid think about her instead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    geskewes said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I thought is was the most exciting part the the whole race. Go Kyle!!!

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    johnlepage said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    While I do not condone Kyle's actions with the guitar, Mr. Bass needs to clarify his statements. Read the Lee Montgomery article from Nationwide Series news for June 7. I have stated before, Mr. Gibbs really needs to sit down with his young driver and mentor him on how to handle the public and the press. He did so many many times as a coach and is one of the best at it. I am a fan of Kyle's driving talents, but to be the whole package takes a lot more work than he seems to be willing to accept.

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    Werner said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    anyone here going to quit watching the Nationwide races?...i wonder if the tv ratings wil go up...if so...mission accomplished...maybe that's why NASCAR didn't have an issue with it...they haven't had this much exposure since Carl took flying lessons at Talladega...think about it...we got suckered again...you can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all the time...

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    Werner said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    or in the words of the WHO..."won't get fooled again"

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    Kangaroo_Meat said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Vile Bush is a jerk for doing that to a trophy.As to his driving skill I reakon more credit is due to the amount of cheating that his crew gets away with and Na$car allows.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    #93 Johnlepage....Exactly!!!! Kudos for you! I have read Lee Montgomery's article and so have a lot of others due to the amount of comments on there. I believe Sam Bass did clarify his statements on this article by Jeff Gluck, as I made a comment of just part of the article on post # 83! As a Jr. fan I would like to say to all fans that I do not hate KB or any other driver! I am not jealous of KB. The comments of fans saying that Jr. fans wouldn't have to worry about what Jr. would have done because he hasn't been in VL in so long......I would like to say...He has been in 40 Victory Lanes....been on many many interviews on live television...have been in many articles (way to many to count). What I am saying is that Jr. as well as many other drivers come across with positive actions! If I were in the lime light... I would take positive over negative anyday! Most everything I have read or watched on television has not been much about the win, but about the smashing of the guitar. The fans who do not agree with what KB did by far outweigh the fans who do agree! Everyone is entitled to their opinion. True the guitar wasn't mine as several people have pointed out, and then said it was none of our buisness because it wasn't ours. I would like to say...it wasn't your guitar either. For one person who keeps saying that, why don't you just say.......you can only have your opinion if you agree with what KB did, and if you disagree it is none of your business! Whether anyone agrees or disagrees it just as much everyones business to express their opinions!:-)

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    Infrared41 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I just wonder how everyone defending Kyle's actions will feel if he wins Daytona next year and proceeds to smash that trophy on the ground.

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Werner you are fooled most of the time. If Nascar thrives on negative press then they have the driver for it. I wonder how many parents want they son to grow up and act like Kyle Busch!! My two boys and my two grandsons are all respectful and I am proud of them.

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    lulu said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Lack of maturity, lack of respect, dumb, impulsive, appalling. But that's Kyle. A talented driver with no social graces.

    Act like you've been there before. And by the way, all the rock band analogies.....well, I think history shows that they were on drugs........DUH That was theater, not a gift of value.

    That was a piece of art that would have gained in value overtime. Why not donate it to a charity, since it meant no more than a piece of wood to Kyle. That would have been a class act!

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    Buschfan09 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Well Sam Bass needs to make up his mind was he or was he not offended. He was quoted in a article saying that he was not bothered by it sounds as if Sam may be trying to drum up some business...maybe he should thank Kyle for what he did, before this I had no idea who he was and now I bet he is loving the coverage he is getting. If he is that attached to the guitar then keep it once he is paid for his work he no longer has the rights to it. As far as other drivers if they want the trophy one simple thing to do be the winner of the race. Kyle is at least true to himself and if you do not like it too bad there are plenty of other drivers for you to cheer for,
    # 99 i would be proud if one or both of my sons were as successful as Kyle 24 and competing at the highest level in his field very impressive.

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    rosanne_masters said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I had the privilege of seeing a couple of Sam Bass originals at a charity auction at TMS, and if they were a representation of what was on the guitar, my heart goes out to him. All that work, time, tallent and effort, destroyed by a disresptectful child is just unreal. To compare this to Carl's crash at 'Dega is like apples to oranges. Carl didn't do it on purpose. But, much like the guitar, Carl's crash is a tribute to skill and tallent.

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    Werner said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    SS396Chevelle...was it Earnhardt or DW that said that even if it's negative it's good...at least they're still paying attention...i was told them same thing by someone from Robby gordon's organization...check out some of the other stores...thers' some nobody pays attention to...look at the Hornish story...if my grandkidz grow up and make the $$$ that Kyle does...i'll let them smash 1 guitar...besides...that guitar has more history to it and it might just have increased it's value...before it would have been another trophy and no one paid any attention to it...now it has a story...over 100 comments...

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    lulu said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Kyle's mother should take that young man out to the wood shed and explain to him why his actions were so disrespectful. and I don't care if the WHO broke up every piece of equipment they owned. Ain't the same thing, no matter how you look at it.

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    KeepinItOldSchool said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Where's picture boy?100+ comments and no Howard the Coward!Well his boytoy Werner Bumfart is out here drowning due to ignorance and no spell check.Oh wait didn't picture boy claim to have been with Sam Bass and claim they all had a chuckle about it afterward?MOTORSPORTSPHOTOGRAPHY is a joke!!!!!!

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    nannylula said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I personally had a hard time believing that Mr. Bass was "okay" with what Kyle did to his trophy that Mr. Bass had worked so hard to make it something any other driver would have appreciated and treasured. Kyle "Baby Busch" is immature, disrespectful, childish, bratty and ill-mannered as he demonstrates every time he doesn't win a race. I would like to know how proud his parents and car owner were of his actions in Victory Lane and I applaud the Federated Auto Parts representatives for walking out of Victory Lane after this childish behavior. His behavior is as bad in Victory Lane as it is on the track, he risks other people's lives and won't change his behavior until he hurts someone and NASCAR clamps down on him and then it will be too late. He just wants attention and the media is helping him but then the media complains when he doesn't win and stomps off pouting. I don't think he really wanted to "honor" his crew because if he did he could have done this despicable act of destruction privately but no he wanted it done on live TV because he just wanted the attention. Personally I hope he never wins another race, he does not deserve another trophy.

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    Gymmie said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    I'm still livid over this!

    Sure it's "his" trophy to do whatever he wants and if he wanted to share with the crew there are other ways to do so. My heart broke for Mr. Bass, Gibson, the track, the sponsors and Music City :(

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Werner, are you saying that if you make good money it's okay to tear something up of value? My daughter dates a very, very wealthy man. Nobody gave him anything....he started his own business from being a very poor man, working his end off from daylight to dark to have what he has now. He knows the value of a dollar. Sometimes he will give the Grandkids a dollar and say.......look what I did with my dollar.....what are you going to do with yours? Sometimes I think people appreciate things when they make it big time from starting at the bottom, instead of having it all handed to them. Just food for thought.

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    jean9 said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    I have been a fan of the M&M car since Kenny Schrader was driving it. When Elliott Sadler took over the car I bought a new jacket. I refuse to buy anymore M&M NASCAR stuff as long as that brat is driving the car. What he did to the guitar was just wrong. Sam may have gone along with it at the time, but I am not surprised that after having a chance for things to calm down that he was very hurt by what Kyle did. I hope that Joe Gibbs drops Kyle soon. I don't care how good the driver is, he isn't worth it with that attitude.

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    PoppaK said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Kyle's an jerk and needs his a** kicked and I hope it's Jr. that does it.

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    racin_rob said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Just heard on the news, GoDaddy.com is arranging a marriage between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Danica Patrick. Reportedly, their children won't win very much, but will consistently be voted most popular. Meanwhile all other sponsors are rushing to sign Kyle Busch to mult-year contracts, it seems as though his personality can be overcome by his 25%+ win rate. More breaking news, Al Davis, famed Oakland Raiders owner is attempting to sign Busch to play football. When asked, Davis said "Kyle Busch, just win Baby!"

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    cooper said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    I just dont know what Kyle was thinking. I dont like Kyle, but admire his talent. But this is a new demonstration in poor judgement.......he simply is not Pete Townsend, Hendrix, or any thing like them. Bass worked 150 hours on that trophy, and in a blink of an eye Kyle demonstrated his lack of respect for the trophy, the work Bass did, and all the past winners of such a fine trophy. Dog Gone it Kyle, act like a professional, not a juvenile delinquent! Who raised you any way? Kurt? Get some class to go with that attitude dude! Geeze. I bet your family is embarrassed!

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    rosanne_masters said:
    Jun 9, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Respect??? Where is Kyle's right hand during the National Anthem?? I can tell you this, it's definitely not over his heart. Watch him next race...If the boy can't respect his country, how in the world do we expect him to have respect for anyone else...

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    keller45 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    i feel like the guitar got used more there than any other guitars awarded to winners

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    keller45 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    i feel like the guitar got used more there than any other guitars awarded to winners

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    that_one_guy said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    HEY JIMMY SPENCER!! Will you please punch Kyle in the nose? It worked with Kurt.

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    ejargy said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Wow, a lot of posts on this subject! I see two perspectives on this. #1, Kyle Busch is good for NASCAR. He adds personality in a youthful, albeit childish way. #2, he should have thought it through and been more considerate of Mr. Bass' work. That guitar is estimated to have been worth $25,000 to $35,000. At any rate, I'll be praying for Joe Gibbs, he'll need all the help he can get to handle this kid.

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    mr_diamond_e said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I bet that of all the people ACTING all offended by Kyle Busch Slamming a "one of a kind Custom made Gibson" Many Have been at or at least seen a Rock Concert on TV where the artist have shattered one or more than one "one of a kind Custom made" Gibson or other brand guitar. I know you were all cheering your butts off Yelling Rock ON! I have never seen or heard anyone boo the guitarist. So dont act like your a career guitar smasher boo bird.

    There is no damn difference both are "one off" pieces taking hours to make. The Rock Stars guitar may look like the one you buy off the shelf but professional grade anything is not stock.

    Oh my bad there is one difference.

    Your favorite band did not just beat the pants off your favorite driver. LMAO

    With that being said Hate on and stay offended I understand why your mad now. ;-)

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    That_One_Guy...Jimmy Spencer didn't condone KB behavior at all! Someone asked him what would happen if KB won the Pocono race and smashed the trophy? Jimmy Spencer said I will personally go thump him in the head myself. lol

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    #119 Mr_Diamond_E huh???????

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    #112 that is soooooo funny. You make KB sound like Forrest Gump!

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    bearlyscorpio said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    What will Kyle do next? I have gone to a lot of races and there are a lot of children who are fans. What image are they left with when Kyle storms off in a fury after a race when he doesn't win and then smashes what was meant to be a genuine, authentic trophy after a win. This guy has no respect for anyone and his image is hurting NASCAR. NASCAR shouldn't let this two year old boy drive with the big boys!!! He might bring some excitement to the sport, but his inappropriate actions tarnish it.

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    dfe14foyt said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Way to go Rowdy. You have now proven you will never suffer from hemmorroids.

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    richardclower said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Even Jim Rome said the action was not appropriate for a race car driver to smash a trophy. You have to be a guitar player in order to have the right to smash a guitar. Rowdy smashed a trophy, not a guitar. He's an idiot

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    PhilBob48 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Kyle has once again reinforced my opinion of him that he is an arrogant jerk. Anyone with an ounce of sense would realize that doing what he did was an insult to the track, the guitar manufacturer and especially to Sam Bass whose artwork adorned the trophy. Kyle has driving talent, to be sure, but class, he has NOT!!!

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    mrbreeze18 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    ROBBY_7_FAN, the reason Kyle Busch hasn't gotten in trouble for storming out of the race when he pouts is because he isn't one of the top 3. NASCAR likes the top 3 to stick around and give at least token interviews before rushing off to the chopper pad. Tony got in trouble a few years ago because he stormed off pouting after a top 3 finish, and NASCAR didn't like it. This happened twice, i believe... He tried saying that it wasn't a "real rule", but after a private meeting with the officials, he changed his tune.

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    #127 I remember quite well Kyle finishing 2nd to Joey and running away from being interviewed.

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Gee why isn't MSP posting on this one.

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    Phoenix987 said:
    Jun 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    I look at it this way: Kyle won the trophy and was thus allowed to do whatever he wanted with it. If Sam didn't want to be "heartbroken" about his hard work, maybe he shouldn't have spent hundreds of hours of work into it and be so emotionally attached to it. Sam should have made a prop anyway in case something happened to the real thing before the race and when it became clear what Kyle was going to do, the real one be swapped out for the prop.

    I hate to see someone's hard work ruined, but you have to admit that Sam should be more accepting that his trophy is used for whatever the winner wants it to be used for.

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    the-derf282 said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    How about making two trophys. One by Sam Bass, and a cheap one from China with a NASCAR decal on it. If "Schrub" wins, he gets the cheap trophy, if ANY OTHER DRIVER wins, he receives the Sam Bass guitar. Everyone happy!

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    mr_diamond_e said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    #121

    What year did you drop out of school so I know how far to dumb it down so you could understand?

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    #132, I finished high school and went on to college, so you can go from there. The part I don't get is, "that our favorite band just didn't beat the pants off our favorite driver." That's all it was! Have a cup of coffee and chill already!

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    mr_diamond_e said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    #121
    Your reading comprehension is at a what grade level? I need that to know how far to simplify my post.

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    mr_diamond_e said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    133

    I think that is why everyone cheers when a band smashes a one of a kind custom maded guitar and acts all offended when Kyle does it.

    Metallica, KISS, Scorpions or who ever their favorite band did not just beat their favorite driver. So they are cool with them smashing the guitar.
    In other words a bunch of jealousy is involved in the comments. I have never drunk coffee and You can't drink a stimulant like coffee and chill. they are on opposite ends of the spectrum.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    OK Mr. Diamond.....But with all due respect..KB is not in a rock band and he is not a guitarist. I was watching a race.....not a rock band show. I'm not a jealous person and no jealousy was ever intended in any of my posts. A person would have to have something to be jealous of first. Maybe their are some posters out there that are jealous...I can only speak for myself. And I really hate it when people put the ones who didn't agree with the guitar smashing in the same category! All of us have different reasons for not agreeing with it! I don't drink coffee either....lol Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you.:-)

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    gwen_susie388 You have to remember the element you are dealing with here. They have no idea whats right or wrong and to be honest with you can not be real Nascar fans. We know the importance of a trophy especially one hand painted by a famous Nascar artist. When legend drivers say he acted like a 12 year old, then you have a good idea of the age of his fan base.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    SS396CHEVELLE lol, you just had to go there didn't you? lol Aren't you KN?

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    stant said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    That just shows you how stupid K.B. (Kibbles & Bits) is. Rock stars smash guitars, he's not a rock star, he's a race car driver. Instead of doing a smokey burn out after winning the race, he should have driven down the front stretch at about say 180, and drove straight into the turn one wall. That would have been a moment to remember. Whatda ya think???

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    No, I am not KN. Not sure who KN is. Glad I put a smile on your face. I'm just an old school person and Nascar fan and love my 1966 Chevelle SS 396. Not a bad idea 139.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I enjoyed the discussion between you and another poster about the motors, etc. I could tell you knew way more about them. I hadn't thought about it in a while, but my ex use to have a 1966 SS. I might be wrong but I think he had a 427 motor in it. He had, still has a 1961 Chevy Impala 2 door hardtop. MANNNNN I always loved that car!!!! He has some 57 chevy's as well. We use to go to the classic car shows....55's, 56's and 57's. I had a 1974 Trans Am with a scoop on the hood, it was black and silver and wooooooo she would fly! I loved to rev that baby up and hear the waaaaaabababababa.lol I know you know what I am talking about..... He still has it but won't give it to me..lol

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Yes my discussion about motors was with MSP. Thank you for the compliment, and yes I do know more about Chevy motors then he does. Your ex could have dropped a 427 engine in it, but in 1966 the 396 was the only engine available except for the 327. I too had a 57 Chevy, which I didn't keep long enough. Now you sure had a muscle car. I remember quite well the hood scoop and the power behind the Trans Am. Oh those good old days. I remember my Dad bringing home a 1961 Impala 409. He was so proud of that car. The SS396 was a graduation present from him and yes I was spoiled. Had to replace the front fender my fault, but besides that the car is mint and just as fast. It's won many car show prizes, which by the way I still have and haven't smashed any.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Yes he did drop a 427 in it...He bought the chevy "twice" as they referred to them in the 80's. His friend had an awesome NoMad too. Yep them were the good ole days..lol

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Well... I got to thinking (again lol)He bought the Chevy SS in the early 70's. His sister bought the 1961 Impala new in 1961 and gave it to him in 1966 still in mint condition. I didn't know him then of course. He bought me the 74 Trans Am in 1979 or 1980. I think I am getting "sometimers disease" lol

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    No just having fun remembering the good old days. What part of the country did you live in when his sister purchased the 61 Chevy?

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    In Roll Tide Country!!

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    rosanne_masters said:
    Jun 11, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    From Jayski..."Memphis pole winner to receive guitar: A sleek, black, acoustic Sun Studio guitar will be awarded to the pole winner on NASCAR race days at Memphis Motorsports Park, starting this summer with the MemphisTravel.com 200 presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts on Saturday, June 27. Just a few blocks from Beale Street in downtown Memphis, Sun Studio is the legendary 'Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll' and the 'Million Dollar Quartet' - Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. Those associations alone draw thousands of tourists to the National Historic Landmark." Dear God, please don't let Kyle get the pole.....

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    hawkeye42jets said:
    Jun 12, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I'm not defending him, but go ahead, rip him for it. It's EXACTLY what he wants. He loves to be hated, as he shows every time he bows to the crowd, mocking their jeers.

    From everything I've seen on the forums:
    Mission Accomplished Kyle

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    LoHi said:
    Jun 14, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    Being an artist myself, I would've felt the same way... I would've been insulted and crushed by that idiot's total lack of respect for a true work of art. The thing that gets me is a lot of time and thought goes into making these beautiful awards and it should be appreicated. I personally think it was stupid. What does being a JR fan have to do with the negative responses...more than just JR fans didn't like it...grow up BOY and quit being a IDIOT! Think before you speak...the backlash can be against you and could alienate your future sponsors. The public view and how your actions are on and off the track could hurt your career. I think Joe Gibbs should sit down and have a talk with you...in fact you need a personality makeover.

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    kthsb said:
    Jun 14, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    if any of you have read the article on jr's interview its all for publicity the more your commenting the more he stays in the spot light,start ignoring his antics and focus on the the things that matter the most, the race's and the challenge. It's that the reason why we watch? kyle bush is kid wanting attention, what do you do with your own children when they act this way. Nascar need to give kyle bush a time out...

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    jbmajestic said:
    Jun 15, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Thanks for the attention KTHSB.

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    aargabright said:
    Aug 25, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    Busch needs to be wrecked in a spectacular fashion that is deserving of someone who has disrespected his fellow competitors, his own crew, the fans, the sponsors, and the entire sport on so many occasions. If this ever happens to Kyle Busch, it will be a career-ending accident, and NASCAR will be forever improved.

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