The NASCAR Truck Series race in Atlanta took an unexpected turn when drivers found themselves struggling to see, thanks to a cloud of cat litter blown towards them from across the track. The usual measure aimed at clearing debris and improving traction quickly turned into an unfortunate event for drivers parked, including Kyle Busch.
Kyle Busch’s Frustration Over Team Radio
Busch, known for his unfiltered comments, wasn’t pleased about the debris on the track. Over his team radio, he could be heard expressing his frustration, “That backstretch was not cleared. Debris everywhere. What are we doing? I don’t think there’s an area of the track or apron that doesn’t have debris on it.”
“They’re going to blow all of that right into our trucks,” Busch added. “We have no right-side windows.”
He was rightfully concerned about cat litter being blown into the trucks. NASCAR trucks do not have a window on the right-hand side of the cockpit.
However, once the entire ordeal was over, Busch made a hilarious comment on his team radio which was later mentioned by NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck in a tweet. “I’ve never owned a cat, and I can see why,” he said.
Why Was Cat Litter Used?
During a red flag stoppage, NASCAR officials decided to spread cat litter on the track to soak up fluids left behind from an earlier incident. This is a common method used in the sport to clean oil spills and improve traction. However, NASCAR’s jet dryers caused the litter to be blown into the air and towards the parked trucks, creating more problems than relief for the drivers inside.
Think you’re having a bad day? 😬
The NASCAR Truck Series drivers were just shot with CAT LITTER that went into their trucks during the red flag. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/x8JPYjAqVK
— Tino Pattigno III (@tinopattigno) February 22, 2025
A tweet captured the moment, showing a scene unlike anything fans had expected to witness. The sight of race trucks engulfed in a haze of cat litter quickly became a trending topic on social media.
While it may have been an unusual scene, the incident has sparked a conversation about whether NASCAR needs a better approach to track cleanup. For now, though, fans of the Truck Series will likely remember the Atlanta race for the strange moment when some of NASCAR’s best drivers got caught in a storm—of cat litter.
