NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch Releases Statement Following DWI Arrest In Iredell County

Caryn Little,

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — NASCAR champion Kurt Busch was arrested in Iredell County for drunk driving, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.

Busch was arrested Tuesday, August 13th around 11:40pm for driving drunk, according to Troopers.

Authorities say he was driving 63mph in a 45mph zone on Brawley School Road. Troopers say Busch took a breathalyzer and blew a .17. The legal limit is .08.

He was taken before a magistrate and released with a promise to appear in court.

His initial court date is scheduled for September 19th in Mooresville.

A statement released by Busch says “I’m very disappointed in myself and I apologize to my family, my racing family, and to my fans. I will work with the authorities to rectify the situation and work with the county to make it a safe place in the future.” The statement was first reported by reporter Bob Pockrass on X, formerly known as Twitter.