Kurt Busch’s latest attempt to overturn his suspension by NASCAR was denied Saturday evening. His appeal was heard by Bryan Moss, the National Motorsports Finals Appeals officer. Moss’s decision is final and cannot be appealed within NASCAR.
Busch was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR on Friday after it was determined that he was in violation of Section 12.1.a: Actions detrimental to stock car racing; and 12.8: Behavioral penalty.
The suspension came after a decision by the Family Court of the State of Delaware to issue an Order of Protection of Abuse against Busch.
Busch’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, issued a statement, saying, “We are unhappy with the latest decision to deny our re-appeal, but we will continue to exhaust every procedural and legal remedy we have available to us until Kurt Busch is vindicated. Along the way we intend to continue to call attention to the facts and witnesses that will shed light on Ms. Driscoll’s true character, motivations and history.”
NASCAR issued the following statement concerning the appeal:
This evening, the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer, Mr. Bryan Moss, heard and considered the appeal of driver Kurt Busch.
The penalty concerns Section 12.1.a: Actions detrimental to stock car racing; 12.8: Behavioral penalty
The penalty stems from activities last year involving Kurt Busch that resulted in a decision by the Family Court of the State of Delaware to issue an Order of Protection of Abuse against him.
The penalty is an indefinite suspension.
Earlier today, a three-person National Motorsports Appeals Panel upheld the original penalty assessed by NASCAR.
Tonight, Kurt Busch presented his position to the Final Appeals Officer.
Representing NASCAR was Jim Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Racing Operations.
The Appellate Administrator is NASCAR Vice President George Silbermann.
Upon hearing tonight’s testimony, Bryan Moss, the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer, made the following decisions:
- The appellant violated the Rules set forth in the penalty notice and the decision of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel was correct;
- The penalty was within the scope of the guidelines;
- The National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer upholds the original penalty levied by NASCAR
The decision of the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer is final and binding on all parties.
Kurt Busch now has exhausted his appeal options under the NASCAR Rulebook, and the indefinite suspension remains in effect.
He will not be allowed to race nor participate in any NASCAR activities until further notice.
