Does Kurt Busch deserve a spot on the list of most controversial NASCAR drivers of all time?
The NBA has had characters like Dennis Rodman and Metta World Peace. The NFL and MLB shared Deion Sanders, also known as "Prime Time." But for a sport that prides itself on its clean-cut nature, NASCAR has its share of controversial figures -- from some of the sport's most prominent legends to current superstars.
Some of these drivers made a living during the days of moonshining through the Carolinas. Others made their name in the 1980s and 1990s, as the sport began to expand from regional to national, increasing its popularity in the process. Others still on this list are active drivers, none of whom have been afraid to speak their mind in the past.