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For the first time in a while, NASCAR has a villain in its
races. Before, there was Darrell Waltrip or Dale Earnhardt, both
of whom later became extremely popular. Once Earnhardt switched
from villain to hero, there was a void left.  Kyle Busch has
filled that void.  Whether it is his attitude, driving style, or
a combination of things, Busch has become the most hated driver
NASCAR has had in the last 20 years.  Fans have known about the
younger Busch brother for nearly ten years, when he first began
racing in the Camping World Truck Series. This was before NASCAR
implemented a rule requiring drivers in the three major series
to be 18 years old.  After a hiatus from NASCAR for being too
young, Busch returned and quickly began winning races. He and
Martin Truex Jr. were locked into a yearlong battle for the
Nationwide Series