Kurt Busch announced today that he will not appeal NASCAR’s decision to place him on probation status following an incident last week involving Jimmy Spencer. Said Busch, ” I have decided not to appeal NASCAR’s penalty. My decision is being made even though no one to our knowledge has ever been penalized for being struck while seated in a race car. I am accepting this penalty regardless of whether or not it is fair or appropriate. My motivation in accepting it is simply to demonstrate to NASCAR and to the fans my continuing commitment to race hard, my continuing commitment to race clean and my continuing commitment to obey all the rules. This penalty has not and will not affect that commitment. And, my commitment will not be affected by the outcome of Jimmy Spencer’s appeal.”( Roush Racing PR )(8-20-2003)
