Article: Kyle Busch finally turning 18, ready for debut

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kyle Busch is finally turning 18, and all he wants is a new stock car and to establish his own identity. He'll get both wishes -- a year and a half behind schedule. NASCAR put the brakes on his career in December 2001 by implementing an age minimum of 18 for competitors in its top three series. Busch, the younger brother of NASCAR sensation Kurt Busch, will get the green flag to go racing again on Friday, when he celebrates his birthday.

"It's been a long time coming," Kyle Busch said. "Ever since I got kicked out of trucks I have been counting down the days until my birthday. Now that it's finally here, I couldn't be more excited."

He'll still have to…

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