Thaddeus approaches Samantha Busch for help |
Once the Coca-Cola 600 rolled around, we received pit passes from a friend, and ended up in pit road during the driver introductions for the Nationwide Series' History 300. I realized that Kyle would be coming to his car soon, so my son and I booked it down to the Monster Energy car. Pretty soon, Kyle hopped off the truck, and there was my son holding out his car and a sharpie.
Unfortunately, Kyle walked by; he needed to take some pictures with some sponsors. (This is the nice way of saying that he ignored my little guy.) Surprisingly, my son, who is sometimes timid in these situations, brushed this off and was ready for round two. A man behind us suggested, "Why don't you go talk to his wife, she's really got a heart for the kids." (This is the third time a fan has helped us in an autograph situation!) I pointed Mrs. Busch out to Thaddeus and he was off! I didn't have to say another word... (He's got on the red and white M&M hat in the pictures.)
I have no idea what he said, but pretty soon Samantha Busch had my little guy by the arm and was leading him to her husband. You can see the video below, but notice that my son was totally shellshocked at the end. I later asked him what he said to Kyle, and he smiled and said, "nothing." I don't think he could get a word out!
After the race, and Kyle's win of the History 300, I sent Samantha Busch a tweet with the picture above attached, thanking her for her help, and got a response! I'm not a fan of Kyle Busch, I'm more of a Tony Stewart guy, but I tell you what, Samantha Busch has a new fan. Thanks Samantha!
After posting this blog, I got ANOTHER personal message from Samantha! What a great ambassador of the sport. Nascar (and Kyle) are blessed to have her...
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