"As we stated earlier, NASCAR fully recognizes the serious nature of this specific situation and the broader issue of domestic violence.
We now await the full findings of the Commissioner and any actions by the Attorney General of Delaware related to the allegations against Busch.
"NASCAR has been closely following the civil proceedings in Kent County (Del.) Family Court regarding driver Kurt Busch and therefore is aware of the court order issued today. NASCAR said in a statement Monday afternoon it would not take any action against the driver based on the protection order.
"It is important to note that the Commissioner's ruling is a civil family court matter and totally unconnected to any criminal investigation or finding," Hardin said. Driscoll's total lack of believability was overwhelming." Hardin said he was not surprised by the ruling in light of restrictions on evidence, but said the Busch camp is "deeply disappointed because we believe the evidence of Ms. He never intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused her any injury." Busch's conduct was totally reasonable and legal under the circumstances. Driscoll committed the criminal offense of trespass when she entered his motorhome at night, while he was sleeping, uninvited, without permission, and refused to leave when he repeatedly asked her to get out. "The evidence was un-contradicted that Ms. "Regardless of the Commissioner's finding, we know that Kurt never committed an act of family violence," Hardin said. The evidence has also been provided to the Delaware Attorney General's office, which has yet to announce whether the Stewart-Haas Racing driver will face any criminal charges. Hardin said the appeal would contain "new and previously unknown evidence from various people" that has come to light since the conclusion of testimony in January. Driscoll has been allowed to abuse the justice system in such a flagrant way." Kurt Busch will appeal a Delaware court's decision to grant a protective order to his ex-girlfriend, attorney Rusty Hardin said Monday.īusch was ordered by a Kent County Family Court judge to stay away from Patricia Driscoll and not contact her for one year, as well as undergo a mental health evaluation for issues related to anger and impulse control.īut in a statement, Hardin said Driscoll "clearly committed perjury" and added, "We deeply regret that Ms.