Column: Kurt Busch Suspended Following Latest Lapse Of Judgement

on June 5, 2012June 5, 2012

By: Toby Christie – Follow on Twitter @Tobalical

The moment we all figured was on the verge of happening came through on Monday. After recent issues on the track – and off the track – Kurt Busch has pushed the envelope just far enough to warrant a suspension from NASCAR.

NASCAR released a statement this week:

NASCAR has suspended driver Kurt Busch until June 13 of this year and extended his NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for his actions following the NASCAR Nationwide Series race June 2 at Dover International Speedway.

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David Reutimann To Drive Kurt Busch #51 At Pocono

on June 5, 2012June 5, 2012

Small Teams Tommy Baldwin Racing and Phoenix Racing Work Together This Weekend at Pocono
Reutimann in the No. 51 Chevrolet, Blaney in the No. 10 Chevrolet and Raines in the No. 36 Chevrolet

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 5, 2012) – In an effort to help a fellow small team, Tommy Baldwin and James Finch worked out a deal for David Reutimann to drive the No. 51 Chevrolet for Phoenix Racing following Kurt Busch’s suspension for this weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway. Dave Blaney will pilot the No. 10 Chevrolet, and Tony Raines will return to the No. 36 Chevrolet for the Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR.

Blaney will get behind the wheel of the No. 10 Chevrolet in his 57th start for Tommy Baldwin Racing and 25th start at the Pocono, Pa., racetrack. Raines will return to the No. 36 Chevrolet. The Indiana native ran the 2012 and 2010 Sprint Showdown races for the team.

“I understand the position James was put in this week,” explained Tommy Baldwin. “As an owner of a small team, I wanted to help him out. We talked and thought that this lineup would be best for both of our teams.”

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will hit the 2.5-mile track Wednesday, June 6 to test the new pavement. The Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR will start at 1:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, June 3.

Statement From Kurt Busch Regarding His One-Week NASCAR Suspension

on June 4, 2012June 4, 2012

Statement From Kurt Busch Regarding His One-Week NASCAR Suspension

MOORESVILLE, N.C., (June 4, 2012) – Below is a statement from NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kurt Busch regarding his one-week suspension from all NASCAR-sanctioned events and the extension of his probation until Dec. 31.

“I accept NASCAR’s decision. I put them in a box, they had to take action and it’s my fault for putting them in this position. I apologize for the comments I made to Bob Pockrass.”

Video: Kurt Busch Vs. Sporting News Reporter Bob Pockrass At Dover

on June 4, 2012June 4, 2012

NASCAR Suspends Driver Kurt Busch Until June 13 For Threats To A Media Member

on June 4, 2012June 4, 2012

NASCAR Suspends Driver Kurt Busch Until June 13; Extends His Probation

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 4, 2012) – NASCAR has suspended driver Kurt Busch until June 13 of this year and extended his NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for his actions following the NASCAR Nationwide Series race June 2 at Dover International Speedway.

Kurt Busch violated Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; violation of probation; verbal abuse to a media member) of the 2012 NASCAR Rule Book. Kurt Busch had previously been placed on NASCAR probation May 15 for his actions during the May 12 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Darlington Raceway. That probation was originally scheduled to end July 25 but has now been extended through the end of this year.

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