Kyle Busch showed off some masterful driving during the Daytona 500 on Monday despite some issues with his pit crew.
Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing had an issue with his pit stop on Lap 133 of 200 after Stage 2. Busch’s pit crew failed to properly secure a lug nut on the front left wheel. Busch had to make his way around the track in his No. 8 Chevrolet without allowing his wheel to come off, otherwise he would have been hit with a penalty.
Busch’s wheel was even sparking as he headed to pit road.
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Thankfully Busch’s pit crew was able to resolve the situation, and the No. 8 didn’t even fall a lap behind. Not even 15 laps later, the No. 8 Chevrolet was in front and leading the pack.
Busch did receive a penalty earlier in the race for a safety violation on pit road. He had to start Stage 2 from the back as a result of the violation.
This is Busch’s second year driving the No. 8 for RCR after spending the previous 15 years with Joe Gibbs Racing. He had three wins in the Cup Series last year but finished 19th in the Daytona 500.
