Busch hopes right fan got flag
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
BRISTOL, Tenn. - It's become a common practice in NASCAR. After winning a race, drivers stop their car at the flagstand, retrieve the checkered flag and then complete a victory lap.
The postrace scene at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday night featured a unique twist.
Race winner Kyle Busch attempted to please one of his fans with a prized souvenir. What seemed like a noble act soon went awry, however.
''I tried giving the flag to a young Kyle Busch fan who was in tears," said Busch in his post-race press conference. "Some Tony Stewart fan came in and tried to wrangle it away. Hopefully, the Busch fan got it.
''That was pretty cool. I saw a couple others along the fence line, but she was the one in tears. That was neat to give to her."
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