“I’m Concerned for Kyle Busch”: RCR Driver’s Off-Track Performance Against Austin Dillon Evokes Reactions from Fans

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, has recently found himself in choppy waters performance-wise. Despite the current dry spell, few can argue against the mettle that once carried the 40-year-old to the pinnacle of stock car racing.

While he entered motorsports at a young age, Busch didn’t let schoolwork fall by the wayside. He graduated with honors from Durango High School in Las Vegas ahead of schedule before devoting himself entirely to racing.

However, in a recent video, a fun quiz by Bleacher Report, it so came to light that most of Busch’s classroom knowledge may have faded into the rearview. In the segment modeled after ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’, Busch and Austin Dillon were tested on everything from geography to literature.

When asked how many continents exist, Busch missed the mark with “nine,” but Dillon correctly answered, “seven.” Things only went further south when they were asked about the author of Romeo and Juliet. Dillon aced it with “Shakespeare,” while Busch threw out “Beethoven.” 

The two did find common ground when asked what caterpillars become later in their life cycle. They correctly answered, “butterflies.” But when quizzed on the process by which plants make their food, Busch waved the white flag with “I don’t know,” while Dillon delivered “photosynthesis” without missing a beat.

A trick question brought some redemption: “If you have three apples and take away two, how many do you have?” Busch nailed it with, “So, I took them away. So, I have two. See, it’s a trick question. I hated those, man.” Dillon followed suit.

But the wheels came off again when they were asked how many states are in the United States. Busch answered “48,” while Dillon took a wild swing with “82.” Both were off the mark by a huge margin.

They did manage to correctly identify that all months have 28 days and pegged water’s freezing point at “32 degrees Fahrenheit.” On the final question about the world’s largest ocean, Dillon scored with “Pacific,” while Busch guessed “Atlantic.” In the end, Dillon edged out Busch with a score of 8-5.

Fans had a field day with the video. “I’m concerned for Kyle Busch,” one wrote, while another stated, “Was Kyle homeschooled?” One viewer joked, “Even Brexton [Busch’s kid] could probably get these,” while another chimed in, “Oh my god, Kyle, I’m glad you can drive, but I didn’t realize it was all you can do.”

Still, Busch has never pretended to be a bookworm. He’s often shared that while his mother had dreams of him becoming an orthodontist, he always had one foot on the throttle.

With Brexton and Lennix now coming of age, maybe it’s time the Busch household considered a tutor just in case their report cards don’t match their lap times. And maybe Kyle shouldn’t be the one teaching them at home.

About the author

Neha Dwivedi

Neha Dwivedi is an experienced NASCAR Journalist at The SportsRush, having penned over 5500 articles on the sport to date. She was a seasoned writer long before she got into the world of NASCAR. Although she loves to see Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch win the races, she equally supports the emerging talents in the CARS Late Model and ARCA Menards Series.. For her work in NASCAR she has earned accolades from journalists like Susan Wade of The Athletic, as well as NASCAR drivers including Thad Moffit and Corey Lajoie. Her favorite moment from NASCAR was witnessing Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. win the championship trophies. Outside the racetrack world, Neha immerses herself in the literary world, exploring both fiction and non-fiction.

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