NASCAR driver Kurt Busch under investigation for domestic assault

The former NASCAR champion is being investigated for an allegation of domestic assault stemming from an incident in September.

NASCAR driver Kurt Busch is under investigation for domestic assault, Dover (Del.) police announced in a statement Friday.

The incident in question was brought to the attention of police on Nov. 5 and an investigation of the victim's claim immediately opened. Busch's ex-girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, told the Associated Press the alleged incident occurred inside Busch's motorhome at a race. NASCAR most recently competed at Dover International Speedway Sept. 26-28.

Dover police have no timetable on when the investigation will conclude, telling SB Nation they have only a "general idea."

"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, a police statement said. "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."

Busch is scheduled to compete in Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway and was practicing Friday afternoon. NASCAR is aware of the incident involving Busch, a 2004 Cup Series champion.

"We recognize the seriousness of this matter and are actively gathering information from all parties, including law enforcement authorities and Stewart-Haas Racing," NASCAR chief communications officer Brett Jewkes said. "It would be inappropriate for NASCAR to comment further on this matter until we have more information."

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