NASCAR legend Tony Stewart calls mourning fans 'a--holes' in tone-deaf rant about Kyle Busch
NASCAR legend Tony Stewart criticized fans for calling Kyle Busch a "good person" after his death, labeling some mourners as "a--holes." He argued that people judge drivers based on televised performance and should have learned about Busch before forming opinions. Stewart made the remarks ahead of an NHRA race, a month after Busch’s fatal crash, prompting controversy in the racing community.
- ▪Tony Stewart referred to mourning fans as "a--holes" in a rant about Kyle Busch's death.
- ▪He expressed frustration that the public judges drivers solely on TV appearances and only discusses their character after they die.
- ▪The comments were made prior to an upcoming NHRA race, about a month after Busch’s fatal accident.
- ▪Stewart’s remarks sparked debate and criticism within the NASCAR and broader motorsports community.
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OutKick Sports NASCAR legend Tony Stewart calls mourning fans 'a--holes' in tone-deaf rant about Kyle Busch Stewart made the comments ahead of this weekend's NHRA race, calling out those who only praised Busch after his passing By Zach Dean OutKick Published June 13, 2026 11:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Racing world honors Kyle Busch at first NASCAR race since his death Fox News correspondent Madison Scarpino reports from Charlotte Motor Speedway, where NASCAR fans gathered for the first race since Kyle Busch’s death, on ‘Fox News Live.’ It's been nearly a month since Kyle Busch's tragic death shook the NASCAR world, and I thought we'd seen all the takes.
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