What is the R-word in NASCAR?

Busch said the R-word, a derogatory term for individuals with intellectual disabilities, when speaking to media members Sunday after a dramatic playoff race at Martinsville Speedway. Busch was eliminated from postseason contention and was frustrated with how driver Brad Keselowski raced him.

What does the R-word mean in racing?

The R-Word stands for retarded, a slur against all people with disabilities. The R-Word first came to my attention at the time of this article when Nascar driver Kyle Busch used the word during a post-race interview at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia. "It's frickin' r-------, man, so stupid," Busch said.

What does the R stand for in NASCAR?

Racing Roots

NASCAR racing is one of the most popular sports in America. NASCAR is an abbreviation for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.

What did Hailie Deegan say?

"His official words were, not that he's going to kill Chase, but that he's going to come ... and be the last thing Chase ever sees," Deegan says in the 15-minute video. Deegan starts the video by explaining she missed the event because of a personal matter between her and Cabre.

What are word did Busch say?

Frustrated, Busch used the exact same phrasing over his team radio that he shared with the media following the Martinsville race, except this time around he used the explicit version. “That's f****** retarded. So stupid,” he said over his radio.

NASCAR Driver Hailie Deegan Uses R-WORD During Virtual Race

Did Kyle Busch punish NASCAR?

Kyle Busch found himself in hot water this weekend after he used offensive language during a post-race interview on Sunday. Just over a day later, NASCAR has given the veteran driver a punishment.

What did Hailie Deegan say that was inappropriate?

NASCAR's Hailie Deegan Apologizes for Using R-Word During Esports Race. NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan apologized for using a slur during a virtual race that was airing on a Twitch stream Sunday night. "Earlier tonight I used an insensitive word during an online race being broadcast on twitch," she wrote.

What is the name of the first black NASCAR driver?

CHARLOTTE — Wendell Scott's story includes a legacy of being first and an unrelenting drive to finish. He was the first African-American team owner and driver to compete full time in NASCAR's premier series. On Dec. 1, 1963, he became the first to win.

Who is the female NASCAR Truck driver?

Deegan named NASCAR Truck Series Most Popular Driver

A Truck Series rookie last season, Deegan won the Most Popular Driver award. She drove the No. 1 David Gilliland Racing Ford in her freshman season and scored a career-best finish of seventh at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in August.

What does the R mean in Indy racing?

Includes starting position, (car number), driver name (R-rookie; W-Indy 500 winner), team, engine and 4-lap qualifying speed average. All cars have Dallara chassis and use Firestone tires.

What do the letters in NASCAR stand for?

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.

Who was the first female NASCAR driver?

Danica Patrick Crashes in NASCAR Race

Sara Christian gets set for the start of a NASCAR Strictly Stock (now Sprint Cup) race in 1949. Born in 1918, she was NASCAR's first female driver. She finished 14th out of 33 drivers in NASCAR's first strictly stock race at Charlotte Speedway on June 19, 1949.

What ethnic group is Bubba Wallace?

Born to a black mother and a white father, Wallace is the son of Darrell Wallace Sr. and Desiree Wallace. His father is the owner of an industrial cleaning company, and his mother is a social worker who ran track at the University of Tennessee.

How much does Hailie Deegan make?

Hallie Deegan is four races into her rookie season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, but the 19-year-old already ranks as the second most valuable driver in motorsports delivering over $8.5 million in social media value according to the Sports Business Journal (SBJ).

Who drives the hooters car in NASCAR?

Gwinnett Hooters restaurant played host to video that unveiled special car design Chase Elliott will use in three NASCAR races this season. In January, Chase Elliott was the star of a video that provided the “reveal” of the design of the Hooters-centric car he'll be driving in three races this season.

How much does a tire changer make in NASCAR?

Tire Changers and Carriers

The front and rear tire changers and tire carriers are all compensated the same for their work on a car. Each member of the tire changing team makes $1,500 per race in base salary or $80,000 at the end of the year. They can get up to an additional $300 for winning.

How much does a NASCAR gas man make?

Fueler: His duty is to fill the car fuel tank, required according to race laps. A fueler in NASCAR earn $1,500 per race and annually he makes ($250,000) from the races.

What is Bubba Wallace salary?

So, what is Bubba Wallace's salary? According to reports, he is in the 31st position in the car racing list of top earners with about $460,000 as salary. He currently makes about $2.2 million annually after signing for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing.

What did Kyle Busch do to get in trouble?

Kyle Busch violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing—inappropriate gesture and verbal abuse to NASCAR Officials) of the 2010 NASCAR Rule Book.

Is there a penalty for hitting the pace car in NASCAR?

No penalty to Kyle Busch for bumping pace car at New Hampshire. NASCAR officials opted against penalizing Kyle Busch for bumping the pace car during Sunday's Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.