The Kurt Busch Saga: She Gets The Protection Order, And Busch Will Appeal The Decision While NASCAR Watches Like Vultures


The Kurt Busch Saga: She Gets The Protection Order, And Busch Will Appeal The Decision While NASCAR Watches Like Vultures

For once, news involving Kurt Busch and Patricia Driscoll’s ongoing legal issues stemming from a September 2014 incident don’t involve any mention of assassins. The Kent County, Delaware family court has granted Patricia Driscoll a protective order against the NASCAR driver, which requires that he stay 100 yards away from her home and workplace and “the maximum practicable distance” away during a NASCAR event. In addition, Driscoll’s request that Busch undergo psychiatric evaluations for mental health issues related to anger and impulse control was granted. This allows Busch to continue to race, even if the Armed Forces Foundation, Driscoll’s charity, is working. The protection order is in effect for one year. Keep in mind, folks, that this is simply a protective order. That means that a judge was convinced that there was enough evidence presented to warrant an action, and that in no way is this connected to any actual criminal charge that could find Busch guilty of assault.

NASCAR released a statement shortly after learning about the protective order:

NASCAR has been closely following the civil proceedings in Kent County (Del.) Family Court regarding driver Kurt Busch and therefore is aware of the court order issued today. We now await the full findings of the Commissioner and any actions by the Attorney General of Delaware related to the allegations against Busch.

As we stated earlier, NASCAR fully recognizes the serious nature of this specific situation and the broader issue of domestic violence. We will continue to gather information and monitor this situation very closely, and we expect our members to conduct themselves properly.

Essentially, NASCAR isn’t taking any punitive action against Busch…yet, at least. Whether they remain neutral will be tested if and when criminal charges appear.

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