NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Busted Driving 128 In 45 MPH Zone

Busch was driving Lexus in Troutman

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Kyle Busch

by Fox Charlotte
by Caryn Little

Story Created: May 24, 2011 at 5:41 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM EDT

TROUTMAN, NC - NASCAR driver Kyle Busch's need for speed has apparently gotten him into some trouble off the track.

Busch has been cited for careless and reckless driving.  Deputies say he was driving  nearly three times the posted speed limit Tuesday afternoon.

According to the citation, Busch was clocked going 128 mph in a 45 mph zone in a yellow Lexus sports car on Perth Road near Judas Road between Troutman and Mooresville.

Busch released  this statement:

   "Today I received a traffic citation in Iredell County.  I was test driving a new sports car and I got carried away.  I went  beyond the speed I should have been going on a public road.  I apologize to the public, my fans, sponsors, and race teams for my lack of judgment.  I take responsibility for my actions and I can assure you that something like this will never happen again.  I thank the Iredell County Sheriff's Department and all law enforcement for the hard work they do every day to protect the public and to enforce the laws in a fair and equitable manner."
 

A spokesperson for NASCAR said they are aware of the incident but they are not commenting.

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R J said on Tuesday, Aug 2 at 12:58 PM

What was the fine??

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