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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Pat Tryson named WYPALL Crew Chief of the Race at Texas: Pat Tryson, crew chief for the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Kurt Busch, has been named the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Sunday's Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Tryson's pit and fuel strategy, along with solid coaching to Busch on the radio, enabled the No. 2 team to capture its second win of the season. The final 121 laps of the race were caution free, and Tryson was already in fuel mileage strategy mode. He called Busch to the pits under caution on lap 207 and instructed his driver to start conserving fuel. As the next round of fuel stops began to take place, Kurt's brother Kyle was in the lead and came in for four tires and fuel on lap 269. Tryson wanted to stretch it a couple more laps in hopes of making it the rest of the way without another stop. After his stop on lap 271, Kurt was in fifth, and by lap 320 of the 334-lap showdown, he was second to his brother. "Don't worry about Kyle (Busch)," Tryson said to his driver on the team radio when there were 13 laps remaining. "He's three laps short, we're about a lap short and if you can save us some fuel, we'll win this thing." Sure enough, Tryson's prediction was right on as the No. 18 car ran out of fuel with just 3 laps to go, allowing his brother to cruise his way across the finish line in victory. "It came down to the crew chief, Pat (Tryson) putting in the right calls and getting us the fuel mileage to bring it home," said Busch. "We had good solid pit stops and good pit strategy, a very solid team." "Pat's carefully planned strategy worked to their advantage," said Jeff Hammond, WYPALL Wipers spokesperson and SPEED/FOX television analyst. "He put the No. 2 car on fire, keeping him up in the front of the pack all day long." This is the second time this season that Tryson has been named the WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief of the Race. It's now down to Chad Knaus and Darian Grubb, who are tied for the lead as the WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief the Race, with four wins and both are in contention to become the WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief of the Year. The winner will be determined following the race in Phoenix this weekend. (WYPALL PR)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Kurt Busch wins at Texas; Johnson wrecks early: Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta. Kurt Busch drove to Victory Lane at Texas after his younger brother ran out of fuel with 2½ laps left Sunday, finishing 129 laps ahead of the rebuilt car driven by Johnson, who saw his points lead slashed from 184 to 73 over Hendrick teammate Mark Martin with two races left. (AP/ESPN.com)
Thursday, November 5, 20009
Kurt Busch and No. 2 Miller Lite team to show support for Special Operation Homefront: Kurt Busch continues racing to support fundraising efforts for Operation Homefront this weekend at Texas. Miller Lite is donating $200,000 to the organization dedicated to serving our military families in need. This amount will grow by an additional $10,000 if Kurt and the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge can achieve another top-10 finish in this weekend's race at Texas. He already scored one such bonus when he finished 10th in the Oct. 17 NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kurt is also asking for fans to help in this worthy cause. You can do so in several manners. To make a $5 donation, just text the word T-R-O-O-P-S to 90999. The charge will appear on your wireless bill. Alternatively, visit millerlite.com/vets to make a donation and learn more about the great work of Operation Homefront. Fans attending this weekend's race can contribute to Operation Homefront by purchasing a "postcard" from the Kurt Busch (or Penske Racing) souvenir trailer. Fans will be able to inscribe the card with a personalized message to a serviceman or woman overseas. Penske Racing will submit the cards and 100% of the proceeds collected to OHF and the cards will be included in care packages sent directly overseas. The "Blue Deuce" will carry another cool paint scheme this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.(Tom Roberts PR)
Friday, October 16, 2009
Tryson may leave Penske early if team isn't in Chase contention: If Kurt Busch falls isn't a factor in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship entering the season finale in Homestead next month, don't be surprised to see crew chief Pat Tryson make an early exit from the No. 2 Dodge team. "If we find ourselves out of championship contention, that's when we'll make a big change and maybe get the new (crew chief) in there and get a couple races under our belt before we show up back in Daytona," said Busch, who is currently sixth and 121 points behind Johnson in the Chase standings. Tryson announced last month that he'll leave the Penske organization at season's end and become Martin Truex Jr.'s crew chief at Michael Waltrip Racing in 2010.(Racin' Today)
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Kt. Busch to test at Rockingham: Kurt Busch and crew will be testing for two days after Dover on both tracks located near Rockingham, N.C. The Miller Lite Dodge Team plans on testing at "Little Rock," the short track on Tuesday and on the 1.017-mile speedway on Wednesday.(Tom Roberts PR)
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009
Tryson not allowed at Penske race shop: Penske Racing crew chief Pat Tryson says he's only welcome at the race shop for the once-weekly debrief meeting. Because Tryson is moving to Michael Waltrip Racing at the end of this season, the team does not want him present during any preparations for 2010. "They want me to focus on this year's stuff and they've got stuff going on at the shop for next year, so they're going to work on that," Tryson said before Sunday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. "I'll be communicating by e-mail and phones, and I'll be in there for driver debrief on Tuesdays. Tuesday is the only day I'm welcome." It could make things difficult as Tryson and driver Kurt Busch attempt to win the championship this season. But Tryson says he's still committed to the No. 2 team, and can do a lot of his planning from home. But Penske vice president of operations Mike Nelson said the team is striking the right balance by involving Tryson in this year's planning and keeping him from the shop during preparations for 2010. "It really breaks down to 2009 vs. 2010. He's not there for the discussions that we have about 2010. That's a lot of what we're doing at the shop right now," Nelson said. "The 2009 stuff - that's something that he needs to be involved with and there's no change in his involvement with Kurt. That's the meeting that Kurt comes in for on Tuesdays. We're trying to leave that part of it seamless. We're trying not to affect anything for 2009, it's just that it doesn't make any sense for him or for us to sit down and discuss what we're doing in 2010." Tryson said he does not have permission to be at MWR the other days of the week so he can prepare for being Martin Truex Jr.'s crew chief next year. "I'm still working for Penske, and that's all I'm worried about," Tryson said. "I'm just worried about winning the championship. You can do a lot of it via e-mail, so it's not that big a deal. The biggest thing is the lack of communication with the guys, seeing the guys."(Associated Press)
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Kurt Busch: A good start in Chase is key to contending: Kurt Busch begins the Chase tied for sixth in the standings, 30 points behind Mark Martin. "I know from experience how incredibly important it is to get off to a good start in the Chase," said Busch, who missed the Chase last year. "You get out there the first week after the long haul � the 26 races just to make the cut for the Chase, and you come into Loudon with the most adrenaline flowing and momentum going as you've had going for you during the entire year." (KC Star)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Kurt Busch: Different start times hurt track attendance: Like his brother, Kurt Busch believes the confusion around starting times has contributed to declining attendance and television ratings. The NFL is the clear leader in sports ratings, and it's done it with consistent starting times. If it's good for professional football, it should be good for racing, too, he said. "If we had a consistent time for our day races and a consistent time for our night races, that would be better for our fans, and I think that that would create more viewership, knowing that they knew when to find the race," Kurt Busch said.(Augusta Chronicle)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Kurt Busch is not smarter than a 5th grader: "Yeah, I guess they proved that I'm not. My question was something like this: 'If 6 squared equals 36, then what is negative 6 squared?' It was just one of those situations where you don't stop to think about it and just go with the flow. Without putting my mind in gear, I just blurted out, 'It's negative 36.' Of course the correct answer is just 36. So, the big lesson here, kids, is to engage your brain before your mouth." -- Sprint Cup driver Kurt Busch, who taped an episode of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader.(Dallas Morning News)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Kurt Busch would like to see Pocono race shortened to 400 miles: Since NASCAR Cup racing came to Pocono in 1974, every event has been 200 laps (500 miles). Over the past few years, as rules have changed, including a smaller fuel tank and softer tires, there has been talk in the garage that shortening the race would be ideal. Last year's second Pocono race took over four hours to complete. "One of the concerns is the fact that 500-mile races there seem to be a bit too long and when you can only go 35 laps on a tank of fuel it seems to just add a little bit more to the fact that it does last a long time," Kurt Busch said. "Now, 400 miles, would that make sense for Pocono? I think so, but hey, those 500-mile races are very prestigious and people always want to win on those long, long races." (Pocono Record)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Did you know? Kurt Busch is 0 for 17 at Dover and has just one top-10 in his last 7 races here (a 4th in 2006).
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Kurt Busch Foundation wins King's Cup: The inaugural King’s Cup Karting for a Cause provided a great way to kickoff the racing action in the Charlotte area. In the end the Kurt Busch Foundation team held off the Denny Hamlin Foundation team by 18 seconds in an event that lasted three hours and 40 minutes. The event, which benefited the Paralyzed Veterans of America, raised over $60,000 for the organization through sponsorships, general admission ticket sales and a silent auction that featured 75 pieces from all across the NASCAR world. The Finishing Order:
1. Kurt Busch Foundation
2. Denny Hamlin Foundation
3. Stanley Tools Racing
4. Kasey Kahne Foundation
5. Dale Jr. Foundation
6. Sun Trust Racing
7. Martin Truex, Jr. Motorsports
8. Hunt Brothers Racing
9. Sprint
10. Richard Petty Motorsports
11. Penske Racing
12. Jimmie Johnson Foundation
13. NASCAR
14. Brad Keselowski Racing
15. Budweiser
16. Best Buy Racing
(MCG Sports PR)
Monday, May 4, 2009
Kurt Busch: wants Dodge in the news as much as we can: When the night was over, Kurt Busch had led eight laps, but finished 12th, and a bit disappointed. "I do feel a small bit of responsibility carrying the Dodge banner in NASCAR," Busch said. "We want to get Dodge in the news as much as we can." Sam Hornish showed he could move his Dodge product last night. "We sure would have loved to give them a win tonight," Hornish said. "We stand behind Chrysler and Dodge. They've been really good to us. The best thing we could have done is give them a win. We weren't able to accomplish that today. "About 100 percent of my family business work is with the big three. They're hurting. We're hurting. We believe it's going to get turned around." (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Friday, May 1, 2009
Kurt Busch points leader first-time since March '05: Kurt Busch, piloting the No. 2 Dodge for Penske Racing, is back on top of the point standings for the first time since March 13, 2005. The 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion has a five-point lead over four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon. "I really enjoy racing at Richmond," Busch said. "Both of the races there are pure excitement. They call Richmond the 'action track.' We can race low, we can race in the middle or you can race in the high groove. There's always some good action on the racetrack at Richmond." (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Kurt Busch keeping in touch with teammate Castroneves: Kurt Busch said he has kept in touch with his Penske teammate, IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves, who is on trial in federal court in Miami on tax-evasion charges. "We developed a unique bond when we raced the Rolex 24 at Daytona two years ago, and times that I had to spend in South Florida, I'd call him up and we'd get together and the friendship continued," Busch said. "When I heard about the news, I would text him and call him and tell him to keep his head up and bulldoze through this. He texted me after I won at Atlanta and said, 'Great win, buddy' and I texted him back and said, 'Good luck on your next win.' I'm hoping for the best for him." Busch sees the crewmembers who worked on Castroneves' car when he goes to the shop in Mooresville, N.C. That car is now being prepared for another driver, Will Power. "There is no sense having a dark cloud looming over your whole season, and that is why they have moved forward putting Will Power in that car," Busch said. (USA Today)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tryson named Crew Chief of the race: Pat Tryson, crew chief for the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Kurt Busch has been named the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race in Sunday's Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. After a dominant day, Tryson made the perfect call on lap 323 of the scheduled 325-lap event when a caution came out, setting up a two-lap dash for victory with a green-white-checkered finish. Summoning his driver to pit road, Tryson instructed his crew to replace all four tires. In addition to the $1,000 check, the winning crew chief will receive signage to announce the win on their pit box the following week. The crew chief with the most weekly wins will be honored as the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Year and will be presented a $20,000 check at the season finale in Homestead.(Wypall PR)
June 20, 2007
Tryson takes over #2 Busch Crew Chief Duties: Pat Tryson will become crew chief effective immediately of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Kurt Busch. Tryson replaces Troy Raker who has served as interim crew chief of the team since Texas. Troy will return to his previous role within the Penske engineering department. Tryson, a 10-year veteran Nextel Cup crew chief, led Mark Martin to the Chase for the Nextel Cup in each of the last three seasons while working for Roush Fenway Racing. Most recently, he served as crew chief for Greg Biffle and the #16 team. “I’m really looking forward to getting back to the races,” said Tryson. “Working with Kurt and the Penske organization is a great opportunity and I’m confident that we can accomplish great things together.” (Penske Racing PR)
June 9, 2007
Kurt Busch Penalized Due to Rule Infraction at Dover International Speedway: NASCAR announced today that Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 2 Dodge in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, has been penalized 100 championship driver points, fined $100,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007 for violating Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing reckless driving; endangering a crew member on pit road) of the 2007 NASCAR rule book. Car owner Roger Penske has also been penalized with the loss of 100 championship owner points due to his driver�s infraction. The violation occurred on pit road during the race at Dover International Speedway on June 4. (NASCAR PR)
June 15, 2006:
Busch's Miler Lite Crew wins Drive-Thru Challenge: By spending the least amount of time on pit road during Sunday’s NEXTEL Cup event at Pocono Raceway, Kurt Busch’s team earned its first Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the seasonx. The No. 2 Miller Lite crew spent 193.228 seconds on pit lane, helping to advance Busch to a runner-up finish in the Pocono 500. “There was no better over-the-wall performance out there today than what my guys put together,” said Busch in post-race interviews. “They were second to none. They had me in and out at the front all day long. That last stop – they said it was something like a 12.3 (seconds) – that was pretty spectacular. That helped us get back up to second.” Busch’s over-the-wall crew includes: Ray Gallahan (jackman), Dave Littau (front-tire carrier), Jay Hackney (front-tire changer), Andy Brown (rear-tire carrier), Kevin Hebert (rear-tire changer), Chris Williams (gasman), Steve Williams (catch can) and Dustin Coonfield (windshield). (Checkers Drive-In PR)
May 28, 2006:
State OKs Kt. Busch wedding plans: The state has given its blessing to a 175-foot pier for the July 27 wedding of NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, with the promise the $24,500 structure overlooking the Chesapeake Bay will be torn down after ther ceremony. The conditional permit was granted to Dan Hoffler, a Virginia Beach real estate developer and Busch friend. Busch is marrying Eva Bryan, a former Old Dominion University student whose parents live in Chesapeake. They met on a blind date in July 2003. The wedding is scheduled for Hoffler's 125-acre Point Farm estate, just south of Eastville, according to Virginia Marine Resources Commission officials and Gary Bryan, father of the bride-to-be. The ceremony is slated for a remote, sandy spit. Besides the temporary pier, Hoffler will construct a 6,350-square-foot platform in sandy dunes at the southern tip of the spit. The plywood platform also will be removed after the ceremony, according to plans. (Daily Press)
May 28, 2006:
Kt. Busch incident at Speedway: A vehicle being driven by Nextel Cup driver Kurt Busch allegedly made contact with a part-time employee of Lowe's Motor Speedway on Friday night at a movie premiere. Busch was arriving for the premiere of the Disney movie "Cars" in the infield of Lowe's. He allegedly made contact with a parking attendant. "Kurt's vehicle allegedly made contact with this person around the knee area," said Jerry Gappens, the senior vice president of events for Lowe's. "He continued working, then later had it checked out and everything was fine." The unnamed employee also was working at the speedway yesterday. No police report had been filed with the Concord police department as of yesterday afternoon. According to Gappens, Busch met with Lowe's President H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler to let him know what had happened. Busch had no comment yesterday. (Times-Dispatch)
May 19, 2006:
Kurt Busch donates 1 million to VJGC: Nextel Cup driver Kurt Busch announced Friday he has donated $1 million to the Victory Junction Gang Camp through his charitable foundation. The donation will go toward the construction of Kurt Busch's Sports Superdome, a 28,000 square-foot facility which will provide opportunities for indoor sports in a climate-controlled environment. "Many people in the NASCAR family are already very familiar with the Victory Junction Gang Camp created by Pattie and Kyle Petty as an oasis of hope, love and excitement – a true miracle for needy children," said Busch. "I feel very strongly about this charity and will be proud part of its worthwhile causes." (ThatsRacin)
April 21, 2006:
Kurt Busch completes community service: Kurt Busch began his return to Phoenix International Raceway by completing 50 hours of community service for his reckless driving charge before last November's race. Busch donated more than $10,000 worth of baseball equipment to the Westside Recreational program and spent Wednesday signing autographs for more than 300 kids at Friendship Field. He also taped a public service announcement on safe driving. "To have my 50 hours complete, that definitely is a breath of fresh air,'' Busch said before Thursday's qualifying for the race he won a year ago. "We did 100 percent of the effort in the Phoenix community to make a large impact with children in the community.'' (NASCAR.com)
April 20, 2006:
Kurt Busch without McCauley at Phoenix: [Kurt] Busch will be without crew chief Roy McCauley this week. McCauley, 36, underwent minor surgery Tuesday for a blockage after experiencing mild chest pains. Matt Gimbel, the crew chief for the Busch-Penske Busch team, will fill in for McCauley. (Salem-Journal)
March 28, 2006:
McCauley Wypall Crew Chief of the Race: Kurt Busch and crew chief Roy McCauley survived 500 laps of furious racing action this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Despite setbacks with tires and radio transmissions, Busch battled back from the problems to capture his fifth victory at Thunder Valley. Busch's come from behind win earned McCauley the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race. Trouble started early for Busch and McCauley. From the get-go, Busch and the team battled radio problems that hindered Busch from communicating with the team. On lap 62, a flat right-rear tire forced the #2 Miller Lite Dodge to make an unscheduled pit stop. Even with the problems, Busch methodically worked his way through the field in route to one of the speedway's most impressive comebacks. A panel of voters; including Tony Eury Sr., a member of the local media and a Wypall Wipers representative; all agreed that McCauley's comeback deserved Crew Chief of the Race accolades. For winning the Crew Chief of the Race award, Wypall Wipers gave McCauley $1,000. At the end of the season, the crew chief with the most weekly wins will receive $20,000 and be crowned the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Year. This was McCauley's first Crew Chief of the Race award in 2006, which ties him with Darian Grubb and Kenny Francis for second-place in the standings. Robbie Reiser is in the lead with two wins. (Wypall PR)
March 26, 2006:
Busch Wins in New Penske Ride: New team, new car, same old results for Kurt Busch at Bristol Motor Speedway. Busch brashly bumped Matt Kenseth -- his old teammate -- out of his way with four laps to go Sunday to win the Food City 500, his fifth victory in the last nine races on the half-mile track. But this was his first win since joining Roger Penske's team at the start of the season and taking over the famed No. 2 Dodge that nine-time Bristol winner Rusty Wallace drove. Busch celebrated his victory by jumping from his car, grabbing the checkered flag and doing "snow angels" on the finish line as a nod to the wintery weather that plagued the track all weekend. "This is unreal," he said. "I'm just so happy to be able to have this car and have Roger's privilege to do so." (AP/CNNSI - Results - Points)
March 22, 2006:
Kt Busch does NYC Media tour: In support of the Gillette Young Guns program, Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch will be doing a "media blitz" in New York City on Wednesday, March 22. KB is scheduled to appear on "Live with Regis & Kelly," ESPN's "Cold Pizza" and FOX News Channel's "Dayside with Linda Vestor." (Alan Taylor Communications)
Feb. 24, 2006:
Busch wins pole for Auto Club 500: Kurt Busch pulled further away from the controversies that dogged him all winter by easily winning the pole position Friday for the NASCAR Auto Club 500 at California Speedway. The 27-year-old Las Vegas native turned a lap at 187.086 mph in his Penske Racing Dodge on the two-mile, D-shaped track in Fontana, nearly a mile an hour faster than runner-up Greg Biffle, who will sit beside him on the starting grid Sunday. (L.A. Times) (Starting Grid)
Feb. 9, 2006:
K. Busch, Skinner, Petty among others on Golf Channel's Big Break: Riding on the success from a previous NASCAR The Big Break: All-Star Challenge edition (Dale Jarrett, Elliott Sadler, Jamie McMurray, Michael Waltrip and Rusty Wallace), some of NASCAR’s best will once again perform their driving skills…on a golf course for a charity of their choice. These contestants (Kurt Busch, Mike Skinner, Kyle Petty, Boris Said and Hermie Sadler) will not only take on one another, they’ll also take on some of the most demanding challenges from The Golf Channel’s The Big Break reality series. Now in its fifth season, The Big Break (The Big Break V: Hawaii airs each Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, through May 9) has been one of The Golf Channel’s most successful shows in the network’s 11-year history, featuring golfers putting it all on the line for a chance to earn exemptions to play on some of the world’s top tours, such as the LPGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, European Tour and Canadian Tour. Thousands of golfers toil endlessly on the mini-tours, chasing their dreams and aiming for a shot to play with the best in the world. The Golf Channel and The Big Break give them that shot. Viewers see great golf - strategy, tension, clutch shots and critical mistakes - as contestants take on challenges that reveal the strengths and weaknesses in their games and test their mental toughness. Players are eliminated one by one until only one is crowned Big Break champion. Previous All-Star shows have involved the Boston Red Sox, Brett Favre and Green Bay Packers teammates and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Golf Channel PR)
Feb. 8, 2006:
Kurt resolves Arizona traffic incident: #2-Kurt Busch appeared in Aqua Fria Justice Court today and agreed to the terms proposed by the Maricopa County [Arizona] Attorney's Office and approved by the Court regarding a traffic incident that occurred on Nov. 11, 2005. "I am pleased to have this incident behind me," Busch said. "I have learned many lessons from the situation and one of them is that speeding should be saved for the race track. I am excited for the 2006 race season to begin and look forward to the racing activities at Daytona this week." Busch took responsibility for excessive speed, as well as citations for passing in a no passing zone and following another vehicle too closely. As part of the resolution, Busch will perform community service, which will be determined in the near future. (Penske Racing PR) Busch will serve 50 hrs. of community service
Jan. 23, 2006:
Kurt Busch testing: 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion Kurt Busch will test at Nashville Superspeedway Tuesday, January 24 (tomorrow). (Nashville Superspeedway PR)
Jan. 11, 2006:
Busch, Edwards to tire test: Kurt Busch sported new colors today at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Dressed in a brand new blue firesuit, Busch took his first laps in the historic #2 Miller Lite car. Busch and three-time Atlanta Motor Speedway winner, #99-Carl Edwards, were at the track today to assist Goodyear Racing Tires with the first of a two-day test session. Busch's new crew chief, Roy McCauley said, "Today, Goodyear is looking at wear, heat, overall lap times, grip level and load. Based on all the data taken during the test, they will choose the tire that will not generate too much heat, but provide enough grip to make the driver comfortable." Edwards posted the fastest unofficial time of the day with a lap of 189.993 mph (29.18 seconds), while Busch's fastest lap was 187.869 mph (29.51 seconds). Both times were comparable to race speeds. "Atlanta...man, this place is fast," said Busch. "I enjoy coming here. I think all the drivers enjoy coming to this race track. With the new testing rules, this test is beneficial for our team," said Busch. "Goodyear gets to use our resources to test their tires, but the biggest thing is we get track time." Tickets are on sale now for all three days of racing excitement during the March 17-19 Golden Corral 500 race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with ticket prices starting at $30. For fans who want to attend all three days or racing action, including the NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Busch and NEXTEL Cup races, three-day tickets start at $70 (quantities are limited). For more information, call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (770) 946-4211, 1-877-9AMSTIX or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com. (AMS PR)
Jan. 9, 2006:
Busch/Penske testing: Kurt Busch was at Lakeland Speedway last Wednesday getting acquainted with his new team. Breaking in the #2 Miller Lite Dodge with Busch was crew chief Roy McCauley and new car chief Corey Tucker, who honed his skills on Ryan Newman's Penske team that won six races in nine Busch Series starts last year. (Sporting News)
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