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NASCAR's O'Donnell: Busch 'an American badass'
Key takeaways
- NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell talked at length about Kyle Busch's legacy, his rebellious nature and even his feuds with the organization on Friday.
- "This sport is a badass sport," O'Donnell said.
- O'Donnell spoke to reporters at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time since the 41-year-old Busch died on Thursday after being hospitalized with a severe illness days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600.
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NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell talked at length about Kyle Busch's legacy, his rebellious nature and even his feuds with the organization on Friday.
"This sport is a badass sport," O'Donnell said. "Kyle Busch is an American badass."
O'Donnell spoke to reporters at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time since the 41-year-old Busch died on Thursday after being hospitalized with a severe illness days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600.
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