Posted on December 5th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
As expected, Kurt Busch and Penske Racing announced today they have mutually decided to end their relationship. “I appreciate the victories that Kurt has brought Penske Racing and our sponsors over the past six years,” team owner Roger Penske said. “While I am disappointed that Kurt will not be racing for our team in the [...]
Posted on December 5th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
The Charlotte Observer reported Sunday that multiple sources have confirmed that Penske Racing has cut Kurt Busch, 33, driver of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger R/T from the team, leaving a slot open for another driver in the 2012 Sprint Cup season. Penske spokesman Jonathan Gibson had no comment but said an official announcement [...]
Posted on November 20th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
Tony Stewart has won the 2011 NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup. Stewart actually tied with Carl Edwards in total points, but had won more races and was awarded the championship. A disappointing 20th place finish in today’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway for Brad Keselowski in the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger dropped [...]
Posted on November 13th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
With one race left in the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup, the leading Dodge drivers are out of the running. Brad Keselowski did advance to fourth in the point standings, but it’s now mathematically impossible for him to take the Cup. Kurt Busch also advanced one spot, to eighth, but he is also out [...]