Kyle Busch is stirring up trouble again, this time with a cheeky Instagram post that pokes fun at NASCAR’s horsepower problem.
The veteran driver made a promotional video for OBX Chevrolet but he couldn’t resist taking a shot at NASCAR while he was at it. His message was pretty clear: you can buy a regular Corvette that has more power than the cars NASCAR’s best drivers race with.
It’s kind of embarrassing when you think about it. NASCAR is supposed to be the top level of stock car racing, but now regular people can walk into a dealership and drive home with more horsepower than what Cup Series drivers get to work with on Sunday.
How Big Is NASCAR’s Horsepower Problem?
The timing of Busch’s post couldn’t be more pointed. NASCAR’s community is already debating whether the current 670 horsepower limit in Next Gen Cup cars is enough to keep the racing exciting and challenging.
Many drivers and fans think the reduced power has made the cars easier to drive and less of a challenge, shrinking the skill gap between the best and the average.
The issue gets even clearer when you compare NASCAR’s cars to what’s available at dealerships. The Corvette Z06 makes 670 horsepower, too, so it’s basically just as powerful as a Cup car.
That’s pretty wild when you think about it. A lot of people feel NASCAR’s top level should have the fastest, toughest cars in racing, not ones that match up with what anyone can buy off the lot.
Kyle Busch Knows How To Stir the Pot
Standing next to a bright blue C8 Corvette, Busch delivered his typical mix of sponsor talk and NASCAR criticism:
“You want something that’s got more horsepower than a Cup car and screams freedom? You want one of these, C8 Chevrolet Corvette.”
His Instagram caption drove the point home: “If you want more POWER & FREEDOM than a Cup car, head on down to @obx_chevrolet to get yourself a C8 Corvette! Check out their full lineup of Chevrolet cars & trucks online at OBXchevy.com or in person in Kitty Hawk, NC!”
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The post blew up quickly, pulling in thousands of likes and comments from fans who loved the Corvette and Busch’s shot at NASCAR’s rules.
It’s classic Kyle Busch. He knows how to keep his sponsors happy and how to call out what he thinks isn’t right with the sport. Even as NASCAR keeps changing, Busch remains one of the few drivers who will speak his mind and keep fans entertained.
