FOUL PLAY

NASCAR Driver Probed for Assault

Kurt Busch investigated for domestic assault.

Kurt Busch, a top NASCAR driver, is being investigated for domestic assault by Delaware police. Dover police were alerted to the allegation on Wednesday. “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,” police in Dover said. Though details of the case have not been released, a spokesman for Busch’s Stewart-Haas Racing team said, “This is an allegation Stewart-Haas Racing takes very seriously, but we’re still gathering all of the facts and are not in a position to comment in greater detail.” NASCAR officials also released a statement, saying they are aware of the investigation and “recognize the seriousness of this matter and are actively gathering information from all parties, including law enforcement authorities and Stewart-Haas Racing.” Busch is currently ranked 14th in the NASCAR’s Sprint Cup standing.