After too many months of legal wrangling, media releases, name calling and
battered reputations, the time has finally come to call a halt to the circus
that is Patricia Driscoll vs. Kurt Busch.
There are no more battles to be fought, no more testimony to be
heard, no more high-powered lawyers to hear from, no more “right and wrong”
to be debated. Both the legal system and NASCAR did their respective jobs, to
the best of their respective abilities. We may not have agreed with every decision made along the way, but someone had to make those calls, and they did. Continuing this debate – more than a
week after the Delaware Attorney General announced his decision not to file
criminal charges – only prolongs the agony for everyone involved.
Busch has honored the no-contact order issued against him without
question or exception. He has done everything that has been asked of him in
order to be reinstated by NASCAR and return to Sprint Cup Series competition. At this point,
there is absolutely nothing to be gained by continuing his banishment from the
sport. Busch gains nothing, NASCAR gains nothing and Patricia Driscoll gains
nothing.
There is no defensible reason for continuing to punish a man who
has been charged with absolutely nothing illegal. The point has been made, the
courts have moved on and it is time for our sport to do the same.
Whether you agree with today’s reinstatement or not – and there
are plenty of people who feel strongly in both directions – there is no real
point in continuing the drama. It is time to stop the bleeding, allow all
parties to return to whatever semblance of a normal life is possible, and put a
period at the end of this unseemly sentence, once and for all.
Amen.
ReplyDeleteAgreed
ReplyDeleteSpot on Dave....no charges,no arrests....time to go on an race !!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe only positive that will come from this is that Kurt Busch will enjoy popularity that he has never had previously. The same will happen to Kyle when he returns. Fans that disliked both of them will have a new respect for both. . . And that's good for the Busch brothers and good for the sport.
ReplyDeleteI second the motion by the honorable Mr Moody.
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly Moody.
ReplyDeleteWell said... .
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with the re-instatement. The waiver? Still working on that one.. He was assessed to have committed some type of abuse, hence the POA order. That lead to his 12-1 rules suspension. So, I'm confused as to why NASCAR would suspend him for "abuse" but, not keep him out of contention. Did he or, didn't he?
ReplyDeleteNo he wasn't assessed at some type of abuse. The person in charge said he "likely" did, without evidence to the contrary. I pray that when your turn comes (you are a male after all) the clarity for you will be crystal clear with overwhelming proof, you did or did not do something. If it wasn't for the idiot residing over the hearing (and from a business dealing or a acquaintance of Patty D, if I read it somewhere correctly), this would not have gotten as far as it did. IMO. People like her give true DV victims a bad name.
DeleteDisagree 100%. It is not over until the Delaware Appeals JUDGE reviews the testimony of (3) NEW witnesses, who are personal friends of Driscoll. They provided testimony to the Delaware Attorney General BUT refused to testify at the Family Court which is their right under Delaware law. After the COMMISSIONER (not a judge) issued his opinions, all three approached Busch's attorney on their own and asked to testify AGAINST what Driscoll said in Family Court.
ReplyDeleteI encourage all to go to Kickinthetires.net, click on news and read all (9) articles on the Driscoll vs Busch. You will find info that is simply incredible that the media is not telling you and you will see why Busch has to take this all the way to the Delaware Supreme Court to attempt to clear his name.
Wow, you are nuts when your friends go against you. I will check it out..Thanks!
DeleteIt's an all around bad deal, for all involved. There is no winner either way. While putting it in the rearview mirror would be best, we all know it isn't gonna happen, sorry to say.
ReplyDeleteNot now nor will I ever be a fan of Kurt or Kyle but I believe Kurt should be reinstated. I never he should have been suspended in the first place until district attorney had decided to press charges.
ReplyDeleteAMEN!! thanks
ReplyDeleteWell said, Godfather!
ReplyDeleteand that's why they call you "The Godfather" well put as usual Dave
ReplyDeleteAny as they say is why they call you "The Godfather" Well said as usual Dave
ReplyDeleteYou go kurt
ReplyDeleteYou know Dave.. we have to beat that Dead Horse...
ReplyDeleteDead On! You should run for President :)
ReplyDeleteIn her statement today Driscoll showed her "tell" by mentioning her disagreement w/Kurt being eligible for the Chase should he qualify. The whole deal w/the TRO was her safety. Now, apparently, it's about Kurt's earning ability and income. She appears to be bent on diminishimg both. Ask Marco Andretti, he knows.
ReplyDeleteVery good Jim, nice to see somebody is paying attention. Many have blinders on when DV is mentioned and don't look at who is making the claims.
DeleteAmen Dave
ReplyDeleteThank goodness that's over with. Now where's Keselowski when you need him?
ReplyDeleteThe follow-up column to this one is going to be awesome. And the day-three column after that should be spot-on as well. Kudos!
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