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NASCAR: Kurt Busch wants to put domestic abuse case behind him

Kurt Busch says he is keen to put the accusations of domestic assault behind him as he prepares to make his return from suspension at this weekend's Phoenix NASCAR event

The 2004 Cup champion was sidelined on the eve of the Daytona 500 when NASCAR imposed an indefinite suspension in the wake of a Delaware civil court's finding that he had likely committed an act of domestic assault against ex-girlfriend Patricia Driscoll last year.

That suspension was overturned this week when the Delaware Department of Justice announced that Busch will not face criminal charges, although he remains under indefinite probation by NASCAR.

"It means the world to me to be back in the car," he said. "It's been a tough situation the last few months.

"I've gone through this with confidence knowing that I know the truth and that I never did any of the things that I was accused of. It was a complete fabrication.

"But it's unfortunate that my personal life crossed over and affected my business life.

"I can't wait to get to the track, to see my team, to shake their hands and say thanks for the support, and to go out there and make my first lap this weekend."

In addition to reinstating the 39-year-old, NASCAR has waived its requirement that drivers contest every round in order to be eligible for the Chase. Busch missed three races during his suspension.

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