Inspired by his brother's nearly-successful double, Kyle Busch has announced plans to run an IndyLights Series race and a Nationwide Series race in the same day.
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"We have to see how it works out schedule-wise, but it's something I definitely want to try", the younger Busch said shortly after today's Coca-Cola 600. "My personal goal is to win 200 races across major national touring series, and the more series I run, the more races I can win."
Kyle Busch, who regularly runs Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series races to "gain track experience", has said that he sees similar benefits in running an IndyLights race at a common track.
"Well, let's say that we run at Pocono", Busch said, referencing the upcoming IndyLights race at The Tricky Triangle. "And let's say that I have an early front-end wreck later in my stock car. Well, if they peel off the front end, it'll look just like an IndyCar! Not to mention the fact that it helps to see where the deer and drunks are congregating."
Busch is said to be trying to put together a deal with an IndyLights team, while the series appears to be receptive to his plan.
"We always love to see new talent here in IndyLights, though I honestly have no idea why Mr. Busch would want to run here", said an IndyCar PR rep. "We told him that we can't offer much tv exposure or prize money, but he really wanted to do it. Plus, any chance to increase our car count by 10% is great for us."
Kyle Busch also said that there are more intangible reasons for his desire to run two races in two developmental series in the same day.
"Sure, going out there and competing with the best in your sport is nice, but that's not what I want", Busch explained. "To go out there and compete with drivers 10 years younger than you, teams that barely have any sponsorship, while you come in with first-rate equipment and completely dominate them, that's what really makes me happy."
When reached for comment, Nationwide Insurance replied with a press release: "Meh."