How difficult do you think it will be to install a breathalyzer-activated ignition on a stock car?
PHOENIX - Kurt Busch was detained on suspicion of drunken driving and cited for reckless driving after a confrontation with police near the track where the NASCAR champion is to race Sunday. Busch was stopped Friday night after trying to avoid another car and running a stop sign about 2 miles from Phoenix International Raceway, said Lt. Paul Chagolla
"As a result of the roadside investigation the deputy did take Mr. Busch into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol," said Chagolla, a Maricopa County sheriff's spokesman. Chagolla said the deputy smelled alcohol on Busch, but the driver refused to perform standard field sobriety tests. Busch did submit to a field breath alcohol test, disclosing the presence of alcohol.
Nah, he was drinking Miller Lite, getting ready for next year...
ReplyDeleteI must say that with the many drunks who are driving in that area, it is somewhat suspect to me that they managed to snag this particular driver. I know the area well and used to attend some of the trials and races years ago. I am assured that the area has not changed and none of the bars have disappeared.
ReplyDeleteRach - Probably. At least he's DEFINITELY out of his contract now. He'll be better off with Penske anyway.
ReplyDeleteSK - Don't get me wrong; I like Kurt (I just despise Jack Roush). I didn't know about the area, though. There are some cops who salivate at the prospect of stopping a celebrity (I am not one of them) just to give them a hard time. If he was drunk, then he deserves the suspension, but if not, that's a shame.
Wyatt, please don't misunderstand. If he was drunk he deserves whatever he gets and then some. But so do all the other drunks in that neighborhood who never get stopped. I just find it suspect because it is the Sheriff's Dept which never met a news camera it didn't like...even the ones that make the Dept look bad. You know the old adage...the only bad press is no press:)
ReplyDeleteIf it had happened near Charlotte (Lowes) he would have been handed another 6-pack and told to "have a nice day!"
ReplyDeleteI like Kurt, too. He's a knucklehead, but a great driver.
Gunny - Agreed. They would have at least driven him home. And you're right; he's talented, but a knucklehead. Just like that damned Tony Stewart, who will no doubt win the title this week. Dang.
ReplyDeleteHey, Tony's still got a chance to blow it. Anyhoo, I'm in mourning over Bobby's departure to *gag* Petty Enterprises!
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