American stock car racing driver Kurt Busch is facing assault charges filed by his then girl friend. The driver for the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS for Stewart-Haas Racing has been accused of his ex girlfriend for domestic violence and police in Delaware are currently investigating the case.
The Dover Police Department said the allegations were brought to the department Wednesday. Busch's ex-girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, 36, said the allegations involved an incident inside his motorhome at a race at Dover International Speedway in September. The couples are already estranged a week before.
According to the documents filed at the Dover Police Department "The Dover Police Department can confirm that an investigation is being conducted based on an allegation of domestic assault that is alleged to have occurred in the City of Dover involving Mr. Busch. These allegations were brought to the Dover Police Department on Wednesday, November 5th at 2:00PM. At this time, the department is still investigating the victim's claims and will not have any further comment on this matter in order to preserve the integrity of the case. The Dover Police Department will release further information as it becomes available. We appreciate the public's and media's patience in this matter and are confident that the department is taking the proper investigative steps to ensure the case is resolved appropriately."
The hearing of the case is scheduled on Dec 2. Bush attorney, Rusty Hardin, has send out an email in reference to the case. He said "This allegation is a complete fabrication by a woman who has refused to accept the end of a relationship and Mr. Busch vehemently denies her allegations in every respect."
NASCAR said that they are aware of the allegations and is investigating and that as of now, Busch has not been charged.
NASCAR's Brett Jewkes, Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer has also released a statement saying "NASCAR is aware of the investigation involving driver Kurt Busch. We recognize the seriousness of this matter and are actively gathering information from all parties, including law enforcement authorities and Stewart-Haas Racing. It would be inappropriate for NASCAR to comment further on this matter until we have more information."
