Arianne: Taking the emotion out of sporting events is like eating fat free chocolate.  Crew members are just as competitive as the drivers and crew chiefs.  So I can't say that Junior's crew member was necessarily wrong when he approached Busch but the situation could have been controlled better by Tony Eury, Jr.  Typically these issues are handled driver to driver or crew chief to crew chief and it's probably best that it remains that way.  Otherwise complete chaos could break out anytime racing incidents occur . Whether the deal was intentional or not. Remember the issue when DeLana Harvick was pushed on pit road?  

I have no problem with drivers, crew members, and owners showing emotion but some control has to be enforced not only by NASCAR, but team administration as well. 

Kimmie:  Whether it is a family sacrificing it all to compete at a local track or a corporate team gunning for a multi-million dollar championship, at racetracks worldwide two things are necessary:  an all-consuming desire to win and a need and respect for sportsmanship.  I have seen brawls in the pits at many levels and many ruined friendships, cuts, bruises, and, I'm sad to say, hospitalizations could have been avoided if the discussions were left to team owners, drivers, and crew chiefs.  Enough people get hurt in this sport by action on the track.  Series leadership and team management need to ensure the safety of everyone by setting clear guidelines on what is appropriate,

Sheree: I'm going to say no, it's very inappropriate.  If anyone should approach Kyle, it should have been Dale Jr. and he himself didn't have a problem with it.  I mean he did during his post-race interview when he stated that Kyle needed security when leaving the track, but then again maybe Junior meant that in a way that his fans would be rather upset?  I'm not sure but I disagree with it.  Matters that happen on the track are between the drivers themselves.  This has happened in the past with some of Tony Stewart's crew as well, and like I said, I think it's between the drivers themselves not the rest of the crew.  That crew memrber should have taken his complaints to Junior first, gotten his feedback, then approached Kyle if Junior or Hendrick thought he should have - but once again this is just my opinion!

Brianna:  Hey when something like that happens, then friend or no friend you have to take the gloves off.  Now with that said, do it on the track.  Racing is racing what happens on the track should stay on the track.   What happens one week should be forgotten and then move on.  I would be burning mad if that happened to my driver.  Initial feelings are tough to control.   Sometimes you have to bite your lip instead of smacking the other person in the lip.  Let's face it, money is not getting in the pocket of the driver or his crew that has been taken out of a race SO THAT MAKES SOMEONE MAD.

Heather:  I applaud Junior's crew member who went to talk to Kyle Busch. I believe Kyle said he "was" a good friend, which leads me to believe Kyle didn't think very highly of him following the incident, and that the confrontation may have led to a falling out.

In the past, we've seen drivers confront other drivers, and even if a punch isn't thrown, or someone's helmet wasn't grabbed, the incident
usually ends with a trip to the oval office (a.k.a. the Sprint Cup trailer).

I will be the first person to say I think Kyle Busch needs a good talking to. It's not a wonder why his contract wasn't renewed with
Hendrick Motorsports. I'm sure Rick had enough of his antics and decided to find a driver who could conduct himself with more maturity
and graciousness than Busch has. After all, whenever something doesn't go right with his car, or he is involved in an accident, Busch usually throws a temper tantrum and doesn't own up to his mistakes - and this is always done when the cameras are on.

Love him or hate him, his ego and aggressive driving needs to be placed in check -- whether that's by a crew member, another driver, his team, or NASCAR.

He may be a talented driver, but he's definitely not making friends or fans by pushing others out of the way and acting like a 2-year-old brat.

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