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1 18 Kyle Busch(i) Z-Line Designs Toyota 15.979 120.083
2 20 Joey Logano(i) MadCatz/GameStop Toyota 15.997 119.947
3 2 Elliott Sadler OneMain Financial Chevrolet 16.015 119.813
4 09 Kenny Wallace Federated Auto Parts Toyota 16.067 119.425
5 30 Jason Leffler AccuDoc Solutions Chevrolet 16.095 119.217
6 60 Carl Edwards(i) Fastenal Ford 16.106 119.136
7 16 Trevor Bayne Roush Fenway Racing Ford 16.114 119.077
8 31 Justin Allgaier Brandt Chevrolet 16.155 118.774
9 33 Clint Bowyer(i) Rheem.com Chevrolet 16.161 118.730
10 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Fastenal Ford 16.170 118.664
11 11 Brian Scott Shore Lodge Toyota 16.170 118.664
12 22 Parker Kligerman(i) Discount Tire Dodge 16.185 118.554
13 70 David Stremme(i) USA Sealants/Blue Devil Chevrolet 16.199 118.452
14 64 David Reutimann(i) Adom Dental Toyota 16.210 118.371
15 66 Steve Wallace 5-hour Energy Toyota 16.232 118.211
16 88 Aric Almirola Degree Men Adrenaline Series Chevrolet 16.235 118.189
17 38 Kasey Kahne(i) Great Clips Chevrolet 16.237 118.175
18 32 Reed Sorenson Dollar General Chevrolet 16.245 118.116
19 7 Josh Wise TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet 16.293 117.768
20 19 Mike Bliss TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet 16.304 117.689

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Busch Comes “Home” With Some Security

Obviously, Las Vegas Motor Speedway is Las Vegas-native Kyle Busch’s home. But really, shouldn’t Bristol be substituted in this category?

Busch has won the last five NASCAR national series races at Bristol, including his three-series sweep last August. In all, he has 11 wins at Bristol – including five in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, which is tied with Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch for most among active drivers.

He’s the only driver with a 100+ average Driver Rating (108.1) and one of two drivers with an average finish over the last 13 races less than 10 (8.7).

Why not another victory? He adds momentum to his past history, winning last Sunday at Michigan International Speedway and clinching the first Chase berth of the season. With his Michigan win, Busch locked up at least a Wild Card spot.

He also became eligible for the $3 million Sprint Summer Showdown sweepstakes. Another win at Bristol would help limit the competition at Atlanta.

Continue reading “Points leader Kyle Busch has 5 wins at Bristol Motor Speedway”

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BRISTOL-SPECIFIC STATISTICS

Kurt Busch (No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge)

· Five wins, six top fives, 13 top 10s; one pole
· Average finish of 12.7
· Average Running Position of 12.2, fifth-best
· Driver Rating of 96.8, fifth-best
· 549 Green Flag Passes, fifth-most
· Average Green Flag Speed of 114.416 mph, third-fastest
· 4,712 Laps in the Top 15 (72.3%), fourth-most
· 321 Quality Passes, second-most

Kyle Busch (No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota)
· Five wins, seven top fives, 10 top 10s
· Average finish of 8.7
· Average Running Position of 11.7, fourth-best
· Series-best Driver Rating of 108.1
· Series-high 543 Fastest Laps Run
· 491 Green Flag Passes, 10th-most
· Series-best Average Green Flag Speed of 114.563 mph
· 4,445 Laps in the Top 15 (68.2%), fifth-most
· 272 Quality Passes, seventh-most

Continue reading “Who does well at Bristol Motor Speedway? A couple of Busch’s”

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FYI WIRZ: NASCAR’s Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson talk Michigan start and finish

Author: Dwight Drum racetake.com

Michigan International Speedway has sweeping 73-foot wide turns providing three and four grooves for drivers of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to catch and pass one another.

The 2-mile tri-oval track with 18 degree banking did not disappoint during Sunday’s Pure Michigan 400 as numerous lead changes, bold pit road strategies and fast competition pleased the abundant crowd.

PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA

Although cautions happened, the day of racing was surprisingly free of crashes. Some cars scrapped the wall. Some ran low on fuel, but it was a speedy event where equipment failed—not drivers or teams.

Race 23 of 36 in the Sprint Cup Series in Brooklyn, Mich., was important for all wanting a win or good result, but for Chase contenders on the bubble the finish became tense.

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Kyle Busch pleaded guilty to driving a loaner Lexus LFA SuperCar, 128mph in a 45 zone back on May 24th in Moorsville North Carolina. He was charged with speeding and reckless driving and appeared in court Tuesday August 23rd 2011. He was given a 30 day suspended jail sentence, 30 hours of community service, 1 year of unsupervised probation, lost his drivers license for 45 days, and a $1000 fine. To answer your question, no he doesn’t need a valid drivers license to race in NASCAR.

Kyle Busch – “Obviously I had a lack of judgment and just made a mistake,” Busch said two days after being cited. “And I’m sorry for making that mistake. … Fortunately there was no one hurt, but that doesn’t make any kind of an excuse for what happened and for my lack in judgment for what I did.”