Sure, the Might 2 race at Kansas Speedway will likely be known as the Buschy McBusch Race 400. This proves, on the very least, that Busch and NASCAR are cooler than the UK Authorities.

An homage to the famed Boaty McBoatface, the title was selected by followers of NASCAR and Busch beer who voted on Twitter. Names had been instructed by followers within the hundreds. The one factor entrants needed to do to enter their title was donate $1 to the Farm Rescue charity.

The title was one in every of 4 finalists chosen by Busch Beer in March. They had been The Busch Latte 400, Nectar of the Cobs 400, For the Farmers 400, and, in fact, Buschy McBusch Race 400. Far be it from us to editorialize, however we predict one of the best title received.

The title will now be revealed on the official race emblem, tickets to the occasion, on race merchandise, and it’ll even be etched into the grass on the race observe. Wikipedia already has an entry with the title on it. And as Busch racer Kevin Harvick factors out, the announcers should say the title whereas making an attempt to not giggle. Must be a enjoyable weekend.

“I believed it was cool again when Busch put my title on their can, however to supply followers such a singular alternative whereas supporting our nation’s nice farmers, it’s clear why they’re one of the best sponsor within the sport,” mentioned Kevin Harvick. “I’ll be so pumped to listen to Buschy McBusch Race all race weekend lengthy, plus I get a kick out of simply occupied with Bowyer saying it in a reside broadcast!”

It’s made all of the sweeter for the reason that boat the race is referencing was really renamed the RRS Sir David Attenborough after the UK Authorities determined that Boaty McBoatface wasn’t dignified sufficient for it. NASCAR, unburdened by an overabundance of dignity, determined no such drawback existed for it. And we salute them for that.