Busch's relationships with the women in his life have been the cause of many headlines and much gossip among NASCAR fans. According to Masslive, the first woman in Busch's life who became famous with racing fans was his first wife, Eva, whom he married in 2006. The pair divorced in 2011, with their separation — which had been an open secret among the NASCAR community for months — only being announced publicly after Busch was pictured kissing another woman following a race at Sonoma Raceway.
Busch then began a relationship with a woman named Patricia Driscoll, but following their break-up in 2015, Driscoll accused Busch of domestic assault. Though the accusations against Busch were shocking, many of the headlines at the time focused on Busch's claims about Driscoll, namely, that she was a trained assassin who targeted drug lords with weapons ranging from knives to long-range sniper rifles, and that she would regularly leave in the middle of the night to perform hits, according to Sportscasting. Driscoll, meanwhile, responded by calling the claims "ludicrous," per ESPN. Though Busch was suspended from racing, the courts ruled that there was insufficient evidence to bring the accusation to trial, and he was never charged, per SB Nation.
In 2017, Busch married Ashley Van Metre (pictured), a professional polo player and model who also runs a swimwear brand, according to Essentially Sports.
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.
