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Kurt Busch on NASCAR Chase: Jimmie Johnson's run is "something special"

Kurt Busch has often gotten a bad rep on the racetrack, and he's been a punching bag for the likes of Tony Stewart and Jimmy Spencer. But I've always found the guy to be gracious and open with his comments,...

NASCAR drivers find it odd that ABC bumped final laps at Phoenix for 'America's Funniest Home Videos'

Here's a funny exchange from Sunday's post-race press conference at Phoenix International Raceway. Kurt Busch and Jamie McMurray, who finished second and third, respectively, were asked if they knew ABC bumped the final laps of their race to ESPN2 to...

National boss day 2008: Which NASCAR boss is the best boss?

I've come to learn that Oct. 16 is National Boss's Day (which is a BS holiday I've ever heard of one, no offense to my boss, of course). But while we're on the subject, let's discuss who's the best NASCAR...

Video: Kyle Busch isn't quite David Blaine, but he has taken his own "dive of death"

OK, so "dive of death" might be a bad analogy when talking about NASCAR, but we can at least agree that Kyle Busch has taken a dive in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. The No. 1 seed has gone...

Which NASCAR drivers would you like to see in UFC 86?

Here is something to chew on during this Coke Zero 400 caution flag at Daytona International Speedway: If you could pit two NASCAR drivers against each others in tonight's UFC 86, who would you like to see fight each other?...

Kurt Busch: Better driver than pitchman

Say what you want about Kurt Busch, but I actually like this guy. I've always found him to be accommodating, interesting and likable, even if he doesn't work and play well with others on the track. But, Kyle! Please! I've...

NASCAR picks: Fantasy Sports Girl likes Kurt Busch, Mark Martin; disses Clint Bowyer, omits Dale Earnhardt Jr., from Pocono 500 predictions

Ah yes, it's Friday, which means it's time for more NASCAR punditry from Fantasy Sports Girl. This week, Fantasy Sports Girl Kaila Yu extols the virtues of "cagey veteran" Mark Martin and "Busch the Elder" -- that's Kurt Busch for...

Kurt Busch hits the wall hard, returns to field after a quick pit stop

The No. 2 slammed hard into the wall, then pitted to get some new tires. No other significant damage, so it went right back out there. Meanwhile, Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin had both sneaked past Vickers to get back...

Kurt Busch, Jeff Burton, Greg Biffle, Elliott Sadler, Ryan Newman react to No. 99's penalties

Pretty much every driver made available today has been asked for their thoughts on the oil-tank lid fiasco. Some were more verbose than others. Here's some of what they've said:

NASCAR did the right thing with Tony Stewart & Kurt Busch

NASCAR broke out its old-fashioned yardstick and raked it across the backsides of Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart once again. Probation. Six races. They didn't work and play well with others during Friday night's practice for the Budweiser Shootout. The...

Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch placed on probation

NASCAR put Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch on probation for the first six races of NASCAR's 2008 Cup Series for their on-track fracas during practice for the Budweiser Shootout. Stewart and Busch violated a section of the NASCAR rule book...

Sound off on the action at Daytona

Were you part of this throng who witnessed Saturday night's Bud Shootout in person? Did you stay home and watch it on TV? Did the dude in the Target hat pictured below just shout "FREEBIRD!"?????? Here's an open thread to...

For those NASCAR fans who like to gamble

Here are the odds to win the Daytona 500 following Saturday night's Bud Shootout, according to sportsbook.com. For entertainment purposes only. Really.

Five things to watch during the Bud Shootout

1. Tony Stewart vs. Kurt Busch -- Will the shootout be Round 2 of their 2008 feud or will they work and play nice with others? 2. Car of Tomorrow vs. Daytona International Speedway -- If Friday night's practice sessions...

Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch respond to incident

Both Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch have responded to yesterday's incident in which they scuffled on the track. Busch through a TV interview and Stewart in a statement. "Last night we just got together during a practice situation, is what...

What punishment should NASCAR give Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart?

Or should NASCAR penalize these hotheads at all? After all, their antics draw a lot of attention to the sport and their sponsors. And I don't know about you, but I'm still laughing about the fan who told Tony Stewart...

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