A lot has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic since Kevin Harvick initially offered up a “bounty” on Kyle Busch to fellow Cup Series drivers racing in the Truck Series. Because of that, Harvick has turned his bounty into a charitable donation to help relief efforts.
The bounty is still on for tonight’s @NASCAR_Trucks race. However, in the current environment, the $50,000 donation will be made in the name of the cup driver who is eligible and beats @KyleBusch to a covid-19 relief effort of their choice.
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) May 26, 2020
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UPDATE: Billy Ballew and James Finch are teaming up to field a truck for Erik Jones at Homestead-Miami Speedway to pursue the Kyle Busch challenge.
ICYMI: @BBM1551 joined #SXMSpeedway and told @DGodfatherMoody that he and James Finch are funding a @NASCAR_Trucks ride for @Erik_Jones to go after the bounty @KevinHarvick and @marcuslemonis put on @KyleBusch at @HomesteadMiami. pic.twitter.com/m1q5ovsyKZ
— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) March 3, 2020
UPDATE: Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson join GMS Racing lineup for select races to take their shot at the bounty.
Original post: Kyle Busch earned his 57th career NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series win in Friday night’s Strat 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Per usual, the Victory Lane trip for “Rowdy” in the Gander Truck Series’ 600th race came with virtual boos from fans on social media.
Despite the backlash, Busch had an unlikely competitor come to the rescue and defend his truck efforts – fellow NASCAR Cup Series driver and former rival Kevin Harvick.
Harvick put his money where his mouth is – literally – offering up a $50,000 bounty for any full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver who can find a truck ride and beat Busch in one of his next four events.
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I like this so let’s make this fun. I’ll put up a $50,000 bounty for any full time cup driver who races a truck and can beat @KyleBusch in his next 4 races. #gameon https://t.co/BRjLCTxFJQ
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) February 22, 2020
So hear there’s a Truck race @RichmondRaceway coming up. KBs last race in this 4 race deal. @ToyotaRacing track,my hometown, might as well book this as a W.. If sponsorship is secured within a week I’m in. KB will go 4-1.
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) February 22, 2020
Gotta be fair and square. First FULL TIME CUP driver to beat him. Can’t wreck him, and everything has to be fair as in any other race. Good friendly fun!!! https://t.co/SgO2MabpJK
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) February 22, 2020
I like this. No one beats @KyleBusch we donate my $50,000 to @bundleofjoyfund you in @marcuslemonis ? https://t.co/EdOjK9vduS
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) February 22, 2020
Kyle Busch seemed annoyed at the $50K bounty placed on him.
When asked what he'd get if he wins the races: "I don't know. probably nothing. As usual. Sounds like life."
"Put money on a bounty on somebody and there's bad things that tend to happen." pic.twitter.com/2aMHZ7XZdA
— Davey Segal (@DaveyCenter) February 22, 2020