Typically when NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch discuss the “field” it has to do with 41 other drivers and isn’t named “Lambeau,” but on Thursday, Sept. 13 that all changes. Prior to heading to Chicagoland Speedway to kick off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Kenseth and Busch will make a friendly wager as the Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay … [Read more...] about Bears-Packers wager made by top NASCAR drivers
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Kurt Busch’s bipolar season continues at Kentucky Speedway
The notion of hero, or heroism, has evolved since its early definition. The word “hero” comes from the Greeks, who used the term to define a protector or defender. The word and notion has evolved through the centuries and, today, heroes come in all shapes and sizes. In Kentucky, for example, the majority of state-born heroes are of the four-legged variety. The state is … [Read more...] about Kurt Busch’s bipolar season continues at Kentucky Speedway
Kurt Busch comments on his NASCAR suspension
Below is a statement from NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kurt Busch regarding his one-week suspension from all NASCAR-sanctioned events and the extension of his probation until Dec. 31. “I accept NASCAR’s decision. I put them in a box, they had to take action and it’s my fault for putting them in this position. I apologize for the comments I made to Bob Pockrass.” … [Read more...] about Kurt Busch comments on his NASCAR suspension
Kurt Busch goes Ricky Bobby at Talladega; spins out of race with 7 laps left
"Shake and Bake?"..."If you're not first, you're last." NASCAR racer Kurt Busch brought the sport's greatest movie spoof to life. Sort of. His Phoenix Racing team didn’t have a sponsor for this weekend’s Sprint Cup race at the Talladega Superspeedway, the Aaron's 499, so Kurt Busch’s girlfriend Patricia Driscoll, came up with an idea while watching the Will Ferrell comedy … [Read more...] about Kurt Busch goes Ricky Bobby at Talladega; spins out of race with 7 laps left
Kurt Busch earns 15th place finish in Phoenix
Kurt Busch earned a hard-fought 15th-place finish in the Subway Fresh Fit 500k Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. Busch, the driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Construction Services Chevrolet, masterfully managed his fuel mileage and overcame a late-race incident to move up eight positions in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship point standings with his strong result. … [Read more...] about Kurt Busch earns 15th place finish in Phoenix
Martinsville Tests NASCAR Changes & Jimmie Johnson Fatigue
By: Melissa S. Wollering NASCAR drivers will use the spoiler in competition for the first time at Martinsville Speedway this Sunday since the new car’s debut in 2007. Martinsville doesn’t present any major handling issues, so the first real test probably won’t come until Texas later next month. But Martinsville is a paper-clip shaped short track and is one of Jimmie … [Read more...] about Martinsville Tests NASCAR Changes & Jimmie Johnson Fatigue