BRAD KESELOWSKI (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger)

HOW ARE YOU FEELING? “Pretty good, glad to be back in the race car. It didn’t look like, for a little while, I was going to get to do that.”

HOW DIFFICULT IS IT FOR YOU IN THE RACE CAR? “It’s been easier at times. In general, I’m not that bad. There are some things down there that don’t feel real good. It took a little effort to make it all work inside the car. I’ve got a good car, so it will be alright.”

OTHER DRIVERS HAVE COMMENTED THAT THE ACCIDENT WAS REALLY BAD; HOW BAD ARE THE INJURIES TO YOUR FOOT AND LEG? “It wasn’t good. The biggest thing is that I felt lucky that was all that was tore up. I hit about as hard as you can hit in one of these cars and I’m still here somehow. As a driver, probably one of your worst nightmares is going through a corner, like that one was, without a safer barrier, without any of the stuff that we’ve got used to and got accustomed to, without brakes. And knowing that I had two or three seconds staring at a wall, knowing that I was going to hit it about as hard as you possibly could. Probably less comforting was knowing that it was a temporary wall and on the other side was trees, so I figured I was going to end up in the trees. Somehow, I made it through it, broke the wall down and came flying through on the other side. I was just really, really lucky.”

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Penske Racing Statement
“Following careful evaluation, Brad Keselowski has been cleared by respected neurologist Dr. Jerry Petty, M.D. for participation in the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Brad is excited to get back in the car and ready to compete this weekend. Sam Hornish, Jr. will now be able to practice, qualify and race the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger this weekend at Iowa Speedway.”

NASCAR Dr. Jerry Petty
“After meeting with Brad Keselowski today it became clear that, despite an avulsion fracture of the left ankle, he would be able to compete this weekend at Pocono Raceway without any limitations. Mr. Keselowski saw an orthopedic surgeon this afternoon who indicated that he would be able to put weight on the foot as necessary and should not be inhibited in any way.”

Doublemint® Gum is on the Search for NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch’s Twin!
Fans Can Enter for the Chance to Win Exclusive NASCAR Experience with Busch at Chicagoland Speedway at www.DoublemintTwin.com

CHICAGO, July 28, 2011 — Doublemint® will double NASCAR fans’ fun this summer with a search to find No. 18 Doublemint Camry driver Kyle Busch’s twin. One lucky fan who most resembles Busch will win the opportunity to meet with him during a special experience at the September 18 Chicagoland Speedway Sprint Cup race.

“It doesn’t get any better than pairing one of America’s most iconic chewing gums with one of the sport’s most recognizable drivers and race teams,” said Victor Mehren, a senior marketing director at the Wrigley Co. “What better way to celebrate our partnership with No. 18 Doublemint Camry driver Kyle Busch while also bringing a unique and fun experience to NASCAR fans than through a search for Kyle’s twin?”

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Fans can take a shot at doubling their fun this summer at http://www.DoublemintTwin.com by uploading their photo that they believe best resembles Doublemint driver Kyle Busch. Entries to the contest will be accepted now through August 31, and the winner will be announced online later this summer or fall. Eligible entries will be judged solely by closest resemblance to Kyle.

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SHOW #168 – That’s right, we have a chat with Kyle Busch right here on this podcast! We also breakdown the race at Indy, preview Pocono, and discuss the latest Danica Mania rumors. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop
(About 45 mins)

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Nervous Regan Smith Tosses First Pitch With Success at Rockies-Phillies Game

DENVER, Colo. (Aug. 3, 2011) — Regan Smith said he was more nervous throwing out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday at Coors Field than he was prior to competing in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

But as he did with his third-place Brickyard finish in his No. 78 Chevrolet, the Furniture Row Racing driver came through again before the Colorado Rockies-Philadelphia Phillies baseball game. Smith hurled the baseball with authority to Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta.

Continue reading “Photo: Regan Smith Tosses First Pitch at Rockies Vs. Phillies Game”