Here’s a scary thought: Kyle Busch wins NASCAR popularity contest

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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch is No. 1 in the Nationwide Series standings, but he has never been No. 1 in the hearts of NASCAR fans. Until now.

The surly yet talented Busch is the most popular NASCAR driver in a Halloween costume search, according to a poll from Ask.com.

Tony Stewart came in at No. 2, followed by Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

It’s hard to imagine anyone wanting to look like Busch, even for Halloween. It’s even harder to imagine Dale Jr. losing a NASCAR popularity contest. He can’t even win at that anymore.

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-- Tim Haddock