Fuel Gamble Pays Off For Edwards In Pocono Win Aug 5, 2008
Biffle handed the lead over to Kurt Busch when Biffle pitted. Busch led five laps, but ran out of gas and coasted into the pits. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Edwards' big gamble pays off Aug 4, 2008
(10) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 198, $63,300. 39. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR: Johnson outruns Martin to capture second straight pole Aug 3, 2008
Johnson outruns Martin to capture second straight pole - Cleveland. UPDATED: 07 :02 a.m. EDT, August 03, 2008. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Johnson Wins The Pole At Pocono Aug 3, 2008
Other drivers of note and their starting positions: Kasey Kahne (seventh), Greg Biffle (ninth), Kurt Busch (10th), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (12th), Denny Hamlin (14th), Carl Edwards (15th), Tony Stewart (20th), Kevin Harvick (21st) and Kyle Busch (27th). Chad Chaffin was the only driver who failed to qualify. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Goodyear mulls bigger tires for CoT Aug 3, 2008
(2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 166 ... 2007 WINNER: Kurt Busch. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pocono jinx on Martin's mind Aug 3, 2008
The rest of the top-10 starters include: David Gilliland in third, Jeff Gordon in fourth, Matt Kenseth in fifth, Ryan Newman in sixth, Kasey Kahne in seventh, Brian Vickers in eighth, Greg Biffle in ninth and Kurt Busch in 10th. Rain washed out both practice sessions Saturday, so today's start will be the first time drivers have been on the track since Friday afternoon's qualifying session. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Martin revved about career Aug 3, 2008
Last year's winner: Kurt Busch. Local Sports Headlines. (Florida Times-Union)
Johnson claims second straight pole at Pocono Aug 2, 2008
Johnson claims second straight poleat Pocono - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Friday August 1, 2008 9:29PM; Updated: Friday August 1, 2008 9:29PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
After Indy debacle, Indy had better move fast on tires Aug 1, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt Busch and Brian Vickers did the tire testing then and all walked away knowing there was a problem. NASCAR and Goodyear s answer was once we get some rubber on the track, everything will be all right. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Harvick takes hit in Chase standings Jul 31, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. When Kurt Busch wrecked out of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he just might have taken Kevin Harvick's championship hopes with him. A victim of Busch's slip, Harvick finished 37th and fell to 13th in the Chase for the championship. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Australia goes 1-for-2 on IndyCar Series schedule Jul 31, 2008
Kurt Busch is the defending champion of the race. Formula One: Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest (70 laps, 2. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR apologizes for tire fiasco Jul 30, 2008
The first was held in April when Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brian Vickers participated in a controlled test session for the manufacturer. NASCAR did not have an open test at Indy this year something it has done in previous years because the crew chiefs did not select it when polled late last season on where they wanted to test. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR And Goodyear Have Some Tire-fixing To Do Jul 30, 2008
Kurt Busch (Dodge), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (Chevrolet) and Brian Vickers (Toyota) participated in the test. Goodyear decided to continue with the same tire used on last year's old car. (ABC 7 News, DC)
This Week In Auto Racing August 1 - August 3 Jul 30, 2008
Kurt Busch is the defending winner of the Pennsylvania 500. Busch put on a dominating performance in last year's event, leading 175 of 200 laps. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Tire durability a serious concern for NASCAR Jul 29, 2008
Goodyear tested the tires it brought to Indy back in April, when Vickers, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kurt Busch experimented with several different compounds to help the tiremaker find a match for Sunday. Although the tires in that two-day stretch seemed to last somewhere around 15 laps a run, Goodyear wrongly believed their durability would improve once the full field took to the track a 00004000 nd began laying rubber on Indys abrasive surface. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson wins Brickyard pole; Martin will contend Jul 28, 2008
He was followed by Elliott Sadler and Kurt Busch, then the Roush Fenway Racing Fords of Jamie McMurray, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth. Defending race winner Tony Stewart had the highest-qualifying Toyota at 14th and teammate Kyle Busch, the series points leader, was 19th. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Sprint Cup news, notes on today's race Jul 28, 2008
72007 WINNER: Kurt BuschBY THE NUMBERS4 - Wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Jeff Gordon113 - Laps led at Indy by Jeff Burton, most by a non-winner23 ... (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 180. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing results Jul 28, 2008
Kurt Busch (Dodge), 119, $139,425; 41. Paul Menard (Chevrolet), 118, $147,300; 42. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Johnson wins tire-troubled Brickyard race Jul 28, 2008
" NASCAR pushed back the lap 10 caution to 14, but again the field didn't make it. Kurt Busch wrecked into Kevin Harvick on that lap to bring out another yellow. Because Earnhardt had already pitted, he stayed out and assumed the lead with the intention of trying to run to the next planned caution on lap 30. But his tire started to fade four laps short of the stop, dropping him off the pace and a lap down when he had to pit under green. Still, Earnhardt defended NASCAR. "The truth of the deal is... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tire problems dredge up bad memories for Indy fans Jul 28, 2008
Harvick was caught up in a crash with Kurt Busch on lap 14, and Matt Kenseth had much of the metal peeled off from the right rear quarterpanel when a tire blew. I just got caught up in my mess, Busch said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
J.J. takes Brickyard pole Jul 27, 2008
" Ryan Newman qualified third in a Dodge and was followed by Kasey Kahne and four-time Brickyard winner Jeff Gordon. He was followed by Elliott Sadler and Kurt Busch, then the Roush Fenway Racing Fords of Jamie McMurray, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth. Defending race winner Tony Stewart had the highest-qualifying Toyota at 14th and teammate Kyle Busch, the series points leader, was 19th. Failing to qualify were Bill Elliott, the 2002 Brickyard winner who had appeared in all 14 previous races... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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- State/National Sports. Wednesday, July 23, 2008. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Ryan Newman's Career At Penske Raci... Jul 16, 2008
"I appreciate Penske Racing and all they have done for me, but more importantly, I appreciate their friendship and what they have done for my career, said Newman in a press release. While Newman has a handful of options as to his future, Penske Racing may be limited as sponsorship issues, as well as performance issues could turn away key drivers. Martin Truex, Jr., if he become available, is the top free agent and would be a solid replacement for Newman. Casey Mears, David Stremme, and Michael... (Suite101.com)
Nothing Wrong With Driver Changes in NASCAR Jul 16, 2008
For example, in 2002, Rusty Wallace was driving the No. 2 car instead of Kurt Busch. Kasey Kahne wasn t in this game, but the No. 9 Dodge was being driven by Bill Elliott. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Truex fined 150 points for failing inspection Jul 13, 2008
Now hes 238 points out of 12th place, with 2004 Chase winner Kurt Busch and Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman among the drivers hes got to pass to move back into contention. The penalty comes at a tumultuous time for DEI.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BOWLES: Midseason report cards for drivers on the Sprint Cup Circuit Jul 13, 2008
Kurt Busch: A preseason title contender, Busch's season started with a bang -- then turned into the biggest bust on the circuit. Twelve consecutive finishes outside the top 10 followed a runner-up start at Daytona, as Penske Racing struggled to adjust to the handling problems of the Car of Tomorrow. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
Boxing Legends George Foreman '99 Joe Frazier '00 Muhammad Ali '99 Roy Jones Jr. '05PGA Zach Johnson '07LPGA Beth Bauer '03 Christie Kerr '03 Natalie Gulbis '03Olympians Bonnie Blair '98 Jennifer Gutierrez '00 Josh Davis '00 Bruce Jenner '03 Karch Kiraly '99 Nancy Kerrigan '99 Nicole Bobek '00 Misty May-Treanor '08Hockey Kevyn Adams '08 Adam Burish '08 Coach Alpo Suhonen '00 Coach Brian Sutter '01 Chicago Wolves '00, '02 Chris Chelios '98-'03, '07 Bobby Hull (HOF) '08 Brett Hull '03 Tony... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Racin' With Russ Jul 13, 2008
The final results for the top five included Edwards in second, followed by Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch and David Regan. The latest Cup results has Busch out front by 182 over Dale Jr. and 202 over Jeff Burton. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Busch nips Edwards to win under caution at Daytona Jul 8, 2008
He was followed by Kurt Busch, Roush driver David Ragan and Robby Gordon. Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Clint Bowyer and Mark Martin rounded out the top 10. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Busch Wins A Wild One At Daytona Jul 7, 2008
Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch and David Ragan completed the top-five. Paul Menard led the field for the green and led the first 19 laps, eclipsing the most laps he's ever led in his "Cup" career. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Victory Lane Jul 7, 2008
(36) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 162, $139,6505. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 162, $141,1506. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fans boo and hiss, yet Busch can't miss Jul 7, 2008
" Kenseth was third, followed by Kurt Busch in fourth, David Ragan in fifth, Robby Gordon in sixth, Kasey Kahne in seventh, Dale Earnhardt Jr. in eighth, Clint Bowyer in ninth and Mark Martin in 10th. The ending was so confusing that the original rundown had Bowyer in fifth, Ragan in seventh and Brian Vickers in eighth. The official results weren't released until nearly two hours after the race. For Busch, Saturday night's victory was his sixth of the season. One of those came at Talladega,... (Florida Times-Union)
Photo finish Jul 6, 2008
He was followed by Kurt Busch, Roush driver David Ragan, Robby Gordon, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. It seemed for a bit that Jeff Gordon was headed to his first victory of the season as he led 46 laps late and was handily holding off Busch as the race wound down. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Busch edges Edwards in frenzied finish Jul 6, 2008
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Dynamic duo? Jul 6, 2008
- Tony Stewart, who dominated much of the Daytona 500 in February before losing a last-lap battle to Dodge drivers Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch, was asked Friday if that domination will automatically carry over into tonight's Coke Zero 400 here. "Oh, no," Stewart said. (AL.com)
Can Smoke catch fire? Jul 5, 2008
Keep an eye on: Tony Stewart -- Busch's teammate led 16 laps in last February's 500 and was in position to win before Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch ganged up on him ... Don't expect much from: Kurt Busch -- He. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Jul 5, 2008
Little E likely won't win as many races as Busch over the second half of the season -- Junior has only one victory so far in '08 -- but he could steal the title by ripping off a slew of top-5 runs in the playoffs, which is the way Kurt Busch captured the Cup back in '04. 3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Notebook: Truex's car impounded at Daytona Jul 4, 2008
"He's a good guy, but you just don't push his buttons. You've got to respect him on the racetrack. He has to sort of have that mentality coming from Formula One. He definitely doesn't want to get pushed around. He's not having the best season. He's obviously not very happy with how his car is running up to this point, so he's got even a shorter fuse because of that.''---PRACTICE PROBLEMS: Kurt Busch, who finished second in the Daytona 500 in February, blew a right-front tire during the first... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Truex fails Daytona inspection, car impounded Jul 4, 2008
" Practice problems Kurt Busch, who finished second in the Daytona 500 in February, blew a right-front tire during the first practice Thursday and hit the wall. Busch, who posted the fasted lap time during the session, had to switch to a backup car. He blamed the wreck on the new tire Goodyear provided for this race. There was some grumbling before the Daytona 500 about the tire, which drivers complained blistered too easily. "No warning," Busch said. "We're supposed to have a harder tire for... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Daytona tough on leaders Jul 4, 2008
This time, Ryan Newman got a big drafting push from Penske Racing teammate Kurt Busch and won the 500 ... Kurt Busch had the fastest lap in that practice, but he blew a right front tire late in the session and hit the wall in the No. 2 Dodge in which he finished second in February, forcing him to a backup car. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Jul 4, 2008
After their one-two finish in the Daytona 500, both Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch seemed more than ready to build on their solid 2007 campaigns, when Busch won two races and Newman earned five top 10 finishes in the last 10 races. But things haven't gone so well since. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Crash in practice claims No. 2 car Jul 4, 2008
TERRY RENNA/Associated PressCrew members push Kurt Busch's car back to the garageafter he hit the wall during a practice run Thursday at Daytona International Speedway ... DAYTONA BEACH - Kurt Busch had the fastest car Thursday during the only practice session for the Coke Zero 400. (Florida Times-Union)
Bad boy fuels bad blood Jul 4, 2008
NASCAR notes: Kurt Busch, Kyle's older brother, hits the wall in practice Thursday and must use a backup car in Saturday night's race. Stories, D-2. (Florida Times-Union)
Stewarts time to shine at Daytona Jul 3, 2008
Hes led 415 laps which is 32 percent of all laps run and is way ahead of the next highest total of 150 by Kurt Busch ... Newmans teammate Kurt Busch has finished in the top five three of the last four times hes run Daytona ... Kurt Busch earns rain-shortened victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sprint Cup midseason grades ... Jul 3, 2008
12 Dodge), Kurt Busch (No. 2 Dodge), Martin Truex Jr. (No. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch gets rain-shortened victory Jul 2, 2008
LOUDON, N.H. Kurt Busch had strategy and luck on his side ... Once I saw that we were leading and we were out in front with 26 (laps) to go, that good old Kurt Busch jumped up on the wheel and I told myself, Don t let your team down. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ganassi puts the brakes on Franchitti's team Jul 2, 2008
NASCAR driver Dario Franchitti, top (40), spins out as Casey Mears (5) drives past during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Lenox Industrial Tools 301 auto race Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Loudon, N.H. Kurt Busch won the race. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
This Week In Auto Racing July 4 - July 6 Jul 2, 2008
Kurt Busch's crew chief, Pat Tryson, kept the No.2 Penske Racing Dodge on the track when all the leaders pitted for fuel, and it turned out to be the winning move at Loudon ... Stewart held the lead on the final lap of this year's Daytona 500, but a sling-shot pass by Penske Racing teammates Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch on the backstretch cost Stewart his first Daytona 500 victory. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Miller team guesses right Jul 1, 2008
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) The way this season has gone for Kurt Busch, the former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion isn't about to apologize for winning a race with the help of fuel strategy and rain ... Once I saw that we were leading and we were out in front with 26 (laps) to go, that good old Kurt Busch jumped up on the wheel and I told myself, Don't let your team down. (Pekin Times, IL)
Victory lane: A wrapup of the race Jul 1, 2008
Advertisements LENOX INDUSTRIAL TOOLS 301WINNER: Kurt Busch, 29, Las Vegas CAR: No. 2 Penske Racing Dodge2008 WINS: 1 CAREER WINS: 18SUNDAY'S RESULTSWith starting position in parentheses, driver, make of car, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money wonAt Loudon, N.H.1. (26) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 284, $204,9502. (News & Observer -- Sports)
WET, WACKY RACE: Five lessons from New Hampshire Jul 1, 2008
Kurt Busch had about a 10th- to 15th-place car on Sunday, continuing his disappointing season behind the wheel of the No. 2 Penske Dodge. But some solid pit strategy by crew chief Pat Tryson made the difference in Busch's day -- and put him in position to win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Jul 1, 2008
"We needed to go to the garage and work on it. We missed something all weekend and we pretty much knew it was going to be a dismal day, but we tried to make the most of it. If we would have stayed out there, then we could have won the race -- we could have been where the 2 (Kurt Busch) car was. "I didn't feel like that was the way to win a race, just to stay out and play by the rain. I didn't feel like we had a shot with the guys that were going to be behind us. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR: Strategy key in Busch win Jun 30, 2008
LOUDON, N.H. --- Kurt Busch almost apologized for Sunday's victory in the LENOX Industrial Tools 301, but he didn't feel bad enough to give back the trophy. Pit strategy and a thunderstorm worked in Busch's favor and added to Tony Stewart's frustrating season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (The Augusta Chronicle)
This time, victory finally belongs to Kurt Busch Jun 30, 2008
The celebration and postrace interview are damp but happy for Sprint Cup driver Kurt Busch, center, and his wife, Eva ... Advertisements Mike Harris, The Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. - Kurt Busch had strategy and luck on his side ... "Once I saw that we were leading and we were out in front with 26 [laps] to go, that good old Kurt Busch jumped up on the wheel and I told myself, 'Don't let your team down. This is what you live for. This is what you race for, and that is to get into Victory... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Third & Short for June 30 Jun 30, 2008
LOUDON, N.H. -- Former series champion Kurt Busch stayed on track when the leaders pitted late in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire and the strategy paid off with a win when the race was cut 17 laps short by rain. GOLF. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Rain helps Busch gain win Jun 30, 2008
"Once I saw that we were leading and we were out in front with 26 (laps) to go, that good old Kurt Busch jumped up on the wheel and I told myself, 'Don't let your team down. This is what you live for. This is what you race for, and that is to get into Victory Lane.". Tryson said Busch could have won even if the rain hadn't been cut short. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR: Rain-Shortened Win Goes To Busch Jun 30, 2008
LOUDON, N.H. -- Former series champion Kurt Busch stayed on track when the leaders pitted late in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire and the strategy paid off with a win when the race was cut 17 laps short by rain. It is the first victory for the Penske Racing driver since last September at California Speedway. (Click2Houston, TX)
Passing the time Jun 29, 2008
"He was just my little brother," says Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 2 Dodge fielded by Penske Racing. "You know, he was seven years younger than I was, and he was always trying to hang with the older crowd, with my friends, and doing the things we were doing. So whether it was baseball or radio-controlled cars or racing, in general he was always with tougher competition, and so it made him better as a younger kid.". (Boston Globe)
Martin to make a (late) career move Jun 29, 2008
Roush got himself into a bad situation when Kurt Busch left/was fired from the old No. 97 team. Roush asked Martin to return for one more year. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
RACE PICKS: Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Jun 28, 2008
Don't expect much from: Kurt Busch -- He had back-to-back wins in '04 at New Hampshire, but hasn't been better than 19th in the last five. Busch has essentially been in a season-long slump since finishing second in the Daytona 500. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE SPORTS BUDGET Jun 25, 2008
There's something refreshing about seeing bad-boy Kurt Busch dominate the NASCAR world. 640. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Gilliland pumps life into Yates racing team Jun 24, 2008
"You don't really learn anything driving a car that shouldn't even be on the race track,'' he said Sunday.Last season wasn't much better. Yates lured Ricky Rudd out of retirement, but needed a charitable gesture from candy giant Mars to field both his cars. Although the year started with promise Gilliland and Rudd used Yates horsepower to sweep the front row in the season-opening Daytona 500 they combined for just three top 10s all year.Gilliland finished 28th in the points, Rudd was... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Police, NHRA to study fatal accident Jun 24, 2008
Both are higher in the standings than big-budgeted drivers Kurt Busch, Casey Mears and even Sadler, who has only notched six top 10s since leaving Yates with 14 races left in the 2006 season. Gilliland showed his team can indeed run up front, and maybe even challenge for wins. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Racing's backbone Jun 24, 2008
Luke Cunnington, left, of Lodi, holds the fuel line as Kurt Busch comes in for a pit stop during the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma ... Behind the scenes, Lodi's Luke Cunnington plays a vital role as member of Kurt Busch's crew team ... His name gets only a single line in driver Kurt Busch's media guide. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Golf, college baseball, WNBA Jun 23, 2008
(3) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 111, 82. 5, 67, $74,605. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
