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Nationwide driver Ken Butler III deals with rich-kid persona

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Ken Butler III
Ken Butler III
R3 Motorsports NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Ken Butler III has heard it all his life: He’s a spoiled rich kid who only is racing because of his dad.

You may have heard of his father, Ken Butler Jr. Or you may have seen him on television. Butler is the chief executive officer of Aaron’s Rents, which has become somewhat of a household name in NASCAR because of its TV commercials with Michael Waltrip – and sometimes with Butler.

Butler III – better known as KB3 – won’t shy away from who his father is. And why should he?

“I’ve dealt with it all my life,” Butler III, 27, said. “My dad’s doing his thing, I’m doing my thing.”

- Scene Daily


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Scott Wimmer, No. 40 StopRepairBills.com Chevrolet Impala SS Michigan International Speedway Preview
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David Odell Runs Strong In Music City; Looks Forward To Concord Motorsports Park
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David Odell made his first start of the 2009 season in the ASA Late Model Series Challenge Division at Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville on August 2nd. Odell, who is a regular in the ASA Late Model Series South Division, made the trek from his native Georgia to take on the ...FULL STORY »
Jeffrey Earnhardt Finishes 24th in NNS Debut at Watkins Glen International
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In his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut, Jeffrey Earnhardt, the fourth-generation driver from the legendary Earnhardt family, brought home a solid 24th place finish at Saturday’s race at Watkins Glen International. After a slow start to the weekend, the Key Motorsports team gave Earnhardt a competitive road course car, nearly finishing ...FULL STORY »
2009 NSCS CARFAX 400 and NNS CARFAX 250 Michigan Weekend Schedule
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Kyle Busch Finishes Solid Fourth at Watkins Glen
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ARCA Weekly Notes Package: 8/10/09
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Homestead-Miami Speedway Announces Partnership with Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
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Ambrose Scores Career-Best Second in Sprint Cup at Watkins Glen
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Rising star Justin Lofton debuts new website
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As he embarks on his Nationwide Series debut this coming Saturday, August 15th at Michigan International Speedway, Justin Lofton is proudly debuting a new, re-designed website to coincide with his new racing endeavor. Lofton, a regular in ARCA RE/MAX Series competition, currently sits second in the point standings, just 20 ...FULL STORY »
Kevin Harvick Michigan International Speedway Preview
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Dodge Motorsports NSCS Teams Post-Heluva Good! at The Glen Race Recaps
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KURT BUSCH (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger) (The seventh-place finish is a career best for Busch at Watkins Glen. He’s finished 10th twice). "I felt we had a strong car. I passed guys all day. Fuel mileage bit us huge. Finished seventh, that’s all right, but man ...FULL STORY »
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