( CNN ) Kurt Busch , the 2004 NASCAR top series champion , has been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR events , the auto racing circuit said Friday . The suspension comes after a court determined Busch committed an act of domestic violence against his former girlfriend , Patricia Driscoll , NASCAR officials told CNN . `` Given the serious nature of the findings and conclusions made by the Commissioner of the Family Court of the State of Delaware , NASCAR has indefinitely suspended driver Kurt Busch , effective immediately , '' NASCAR said in a news release . Busch 's attorney , Rusty Hardin , said in a written statement that his client will immediately appeal NASCAR 's decision . `` We assure everyone , including NASCAR , that this action against Mr. Busch will turn out to be a travesty of justice , apparent to all , as this story continues to unfold , '' Hardin said . NASCAR will expedite any appeal , NASCAR Executive Vice President Steve O'Donnell told reporters . `` NASCAR has made it very clear to our entire membership ... that any actions of abuse will not be tolerated , '' O'Donnell said . The racing season officially begins Sunday with the Daytona 500 . Busch could still race if his suspension is overturned in the appeals process . Busch was accused by Driscoll of grabbing her by the throat and slamming her head into a wall three times while they were in Busch 's motor home at Dover International Speedway in October . The judge in the civil case found her story to be true , ESPN reported . Hardin 's statement said Driscoll had lied during her testimony and she had tried to intimidate witnesses . In 2004 , Busch captured the Cup series title , winning NASCAR 's first postseason 10-race tournament . CNN 's Quand Thomas contributed to this report .
Kurt Busch 's agent said court made the wrong decision and former girlfriend lied in court . The former champ had been accused of domestic violence against Patricia Driscoll . NASCAR says court 's finding led to indefinite suspension .