NASCAR's Kyle Busch created quite a scene at this year's Nationwide Series Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway when he smashed to coveted Gibson Les Paul trophy guitar. Busch said that he had promised his crew that if he won, he would smash the guitar in Pete Townshend fashion, then give each team member a piece of the prize. He did exactly what he promised. However, not everyone was pleased with the act. Busch was quick to state that there was no disrespect intended, but you could see in the eyes of the designer, Sam Bass, and the track vp/general manager, Cliff Hawks, that it did not sit well.

Everyone smiled, even Gibson President Dave Berryman, shown here posing with Busch right after the incident. But the news resonated around the world of racing. Guitar fans cringed, Kyle Busch haters had more fuel for their fire and in general most people just thought it was the wrong thing to do.

If nothing else, it made the news. For weeks that is all anyone involved in racing could talk about. I doubt anyone can even name the winner of the Sprint Cup race the next day. Poor Tony Stewart, won his first race as a driver/owner, and he was second page news.

Well Kyle has decided to make-up for his actions. I did not say 'apologize,' he is quick to say...or should I say, 'not say' he is sorry. He has decided to join car owner Mike Curb of Curb Records and donate $30,000 to purchase 150 guitars for Nashville area school. Kyle knows how to get press, both bad and good. As an aspiring guitarist and fan of Gibson guitars, it was hard to watch, but it is nice to see him make up for it...and make more news!

Watch the Smashing Incident here!