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just read this little tid bit. What do you think Dean?
Kurt Busch penalized, not suspended:
NASCAR announced today that Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge in the 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.
He should be kicked out and never allowed to race in the NASCAR circuit again. He's always been a hot head and if they don't get rid of him he will just keep doing what he's always done, bullying anyone that gets in his way. Even his own brother. KICK HIM OUT!!!
Dean, are you talking about Tony Stewart again? I don't care for the Buschs but also don't have much against 'em either. Frankly, I'd love to see Penske get his brother now too. That'd make for an interesting story line.
Tim, this is off the NASCAR website. It explains it better than I can. My favorite is Dale Jr. I will never forget the day his Dad died. I sat there crying like a baby when they announced he died in that wreck.
"The sport's most popular driver is off the market for 2008 and beyond. Replacing him as the most-coveted driver available is one of contrasting personality to that of Dale Earnhardt Jr.: the fiery and outspoken Kyle Busch.
Earnhardt announced Wednesday he will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2008. He will replace Busch, whose contract expires after this year, in the HMS stable.
Busch, a four-time winner in team owner Rick Hendrick's No. 5 Chevrolet, released a statement Wednesday at the same time Earnhardt and Hendrick were holding a news conference at JR Motorsports.
"We had been working on a contract extension for me to remain at Hendrick Motorsports, but after prolonged negotiations, we mutually agreed that a fresh start was in order. I have been granted a release after the 2007 season," said Busch, known for being a fierce competitor on the track and his somewhat childish tantrums off of it.
Busch is the driver who this season said the Car of Tomorrow "sucks" after winning its inaugural race at Bristol; he's the driver who after his crash in Texas left the track without telling his crew members, leaving volunteer Earnhardt to finish the race once the car was repaired; he's the driver who wrecked big brother Kurt Busch during the All-Star race and, instead of patching things up, threw a fit inside his hauler. (Driver Video)
All of that said, every team in NASCAR still wants him.
Despite missteps and behavior contrary to those of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Casey Mears -- his politically correct, well-mannered teammates -- every team in NASCAR is calling 22-year-old Kyle Busch.
"We've heard from just about everybody," said Jeff Dickerson, driver agent for Busch. "Since the announcement, we have had several calls from top-level Cup teams. People recognize his talent; they recognize his age and his upside. And they see how they could benefit from the natural maturation of Kyle Busch."
As of Wednesday afternoon, Dickerson said no offers were on the table.
So Tim, my opinion of Busch doesn't jibe with most others, but I just think he's a jerk. Big time!
I miss my "Paris News" except the part about finding God. That's a bit of a stretch. Her P. R. people must be smoking something. I liked the old Paris, not this Bible Thumper. :)
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Posted by Shovelhead (Mike McLaughlin) on June 13, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
just read this little tid bit.
What do you think Dean?
Kurt Busch penalized, not suspended:
NASCAR announced today that Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge in the 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.
Posted by Goldplay (Dean Shields) on June 13, 2007 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He should be kicked out and never allowed to race in the NASCAR circuit again. He's always been a hot head and if they don't get rid of him he will just keep doing what he's always done, bullying anyone that gets in his way. Even his own brother. KICK HIM OUT!!!
Posted by tehrhardt (Tim Ehrhardt) on June 13, 2007 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dean, are you talking about Tony Stewart again? I don't care for the Buschs but also don't have much against 'em either. Frankly, I'd love to see Penske get his brother now too. That'd make for an interesting story line.
Posted by Goldplay (Dean Shields) on June 13, 2007 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tim, this is off the NASCAR website. It explains it better than I can. My favorite is Dale Jr. I will never forget the day his Dad died. I sat there crying like a baby when they announced he died in that wreck.
"The sport's most popular driver is off the market for 2008 and beyond. Replacing him as the most-coveted driver available is one of contrasting personality to that of Dale Earnhardt Jr.: the fiery and outspoken Kyle Busch.
Earnhardt announced Wednesday he will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2008. He will replace Busch, whose contract expires after this year, in the HMS stable.
Busch, a four-time winner in team owner Rick Hendrick's No. 5 Chevrolet, released a statement Wednesday at the same time Earnhardt and Hendrick were holding a news conference at JR Motorsports.
"We had been working on a contract extension for me to remain at Hendrick Motorsports, but after prolonged negotiations, we mutually agreed that a fresh start was in order. I have been granted a release after the 2007 season," said Busch, known for being a fierce competitor on the track and his somewhat childish tantrums off of it.
Busch is the driver who this season said the Car of Tomorrow "sucks" after winning its inaugural race at Bristol; he's the driver who after his crash in Texas left the track without telling his crew members, leaving volunteer Earnhardt to finish the race once the car was repaired; he's the driver who wrecked big brother Kurt Busch during the All-Star race and, instead of patching things up, threw a fit inside his hauler. (Driver Video)
All of that said, every team in NASCAR still wants him.
Despite missteps and behavior contrary to those of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Casey Mears -- his politically correct, well-mannered teammates -- every team in NASCAR is calling 22-year-old Kyle Busch.
"We've heard from just about everybody," said Jeff Dickerson, driver agent for Busch. "Since the announcement, we have had several calls from top-level Cup teams. People recognize his talent; they recognize his age and his upside. And they see how they could benefit from the natural maturation of Kyle Busch."
As of Wednesday afternoon, Dickerson said no offers were on the table.
So Tim, my opinion of Busch doesn't jibe with most others, but I just think he's a jerk. Big time!
Posted by Shovelhead (Mike McLaughlin) on June 13, 2007 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wasn't it Kurt Busch that acted like he was going to hit the crew member in Pit row
Posted by Shovelhead (Mike McLaughlin) on June 13, 2007 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
you know what, if he had done that to me I would have been suspended as well. Mr Busch would have kissed my lug wrench, probably more than once!
Posted by Goldplay (Dean Shields) on June 13, 2007 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
'Scuse me, I was thinking Kyle and you were talking Kurt. Anyway I don't like either of them, unless the knock Jeff Gordon out of a race :)
Posted by Shovelhead (Mike McLaughlin) on June 13, 2007 at 7:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Paris Hilton got a stiffer sentence than Kurt Busch received!
Posted by Goldplay (Dean Shields) on June 14, 2007 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You just had to say that, didn't you? :)
I miss my "Paris News" except the part about finding God. That's a bit of a stretch. Her P. R. people must be smoking something. I liked the old Paris, not this Bible Thumper. :)
Posted by Shovelhead (Mike McLaughlin) on June 14, 2007 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
they are already planning a huge party for her release. But not to worry,
as Arnold would say...
She'll be back!
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