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Nem14

13th May 2012, 23:05

AutoRacing1.com - Hot News Page (http://autoracing1.com/hotnews.asp?tid=59612)

I guess it's not anymore fun for the guy this year, than it was last year.

Lee Roy

14th May 2012, 04:15

I love Kurt, but that boy sure has a tough time with his temper.

He did a great job until he got into the wall with about 10 to go. Wonder how all those big dollar sponsors like seeing that blank sided car running in the top ten most of the race?

Sparky1329

14th May 2012, 06:03

I'm not at all surprised at Kurt's behavior. It was just a matter of time until the right circumstances set him off again. Thankfully nobody was injured in the process.

I don't believe any big dollar sponsors can take a chance on signing with Kurt because of his self control issues. I hope his little brother is paying attention.

DanicaFan

14th May 2012, 14:34

Kurt is kind of a loose cannon.

Nem14

14th May 2012, 16:38

Kurt is kind of a loose cannon.Kind of? :Big Laugh

i just fucking shot myself - YouTube (http://youtu.be/paxk_LPmdMI)

MD24

15th May 2012, 21:57

Busch fined, on probation for Darlington actions - May 15, 2012 - NASCAR.COM (http://www.nascar.com/news/120515/kbusch-fined-darlington-infraction/index.html)

Nem14

15th May 2012, 23:23

Stick a fork in him.

Lee Roy

18th May 2012, 01:22

Hey, Kurt Busch gets Phoenix into the All Star Race!! They don't have to run the Showdown race like Dale Earnhardt Jr., AJ Allmedinger, or the Ganassi drivers.

wedge

21st May 2012, 14:01

I honestly don't know what all the fuss is all about. Judging by Jimmy Spencer's reaction I was expecting Kurt looking to mow down Newman's pit crew.

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00steven

25th May 2012, 22:58

Such a waste of talent.

tstran17_88

27th May 2012, 21:49

I honestly don't know what all the fuss is all about. Judging by Jimmy Spencer's reaction I was expecting Kurt looking to mow down Newman's pit crew.

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Not that I'm standing up for Kurt, but Ryan Newman is a dick as well...so two peas in a pod if you ask me.

Mark in Oshawa

3rd June 2012, 06:09

Kurt Busch has more talent than all but maybe 5 guys in Cup racing, but with his lack of self control, his ego and his general attitude, he just is not going to go anywhere. Every time he erupts, he ticks off more people. He is already running for James Finch and his brother. One of the top 5 guys in Cup on talent (arguably) and he is running for a team with limited finances and NW in the car his bro owns. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out this wont change or improve until he changes is attitude. What killed him in Darlington in my mind was his denial of almost running Newman's crew over (which I can maybe buy if he didn't then run into Ryan at the end of the race). This guy keeps thinking you can use a car as a weapon. I think NASCAR needs to give him another time out.....

Lee Roy

4th June 2012, 04:19

I wonder if that fat boy from Newman's crew is going to hold Newman so the members of Bowyer's pit crew that Newman ran over today at Dover can kick Newman's butt?

Nem14

4th June 2012, 18:25

Kurt Busch is "The Volcano", not any of those guys. : )

Alexamateo

4th June 2012, 21:43

NASCAR suspends Kurt Busch for Pocono - Jun 04, 2012 - NASCAR.COM (http://www.nascar.com/news/120604/kbusch-suspended-for-pocono/index.html)

Kurt has been suspended from Pocono, and his probation is extended until the end of the year.

Nem14

4th June 2012, 22:08

Yep! Suspended from NASCAR until June 13 for "actions detrimental to stock car racing; violation of probation; verbal abuse to a media member.", and has had his previously sanctioned probationary period extended until December 31, 2012.

I really feel for Phoenix Racing.

00steven

5th June 2012, 00:48

What a fool.

His career may well be over.

Alexamateo

5th June 2012, 03:54

Some rumors that Finch may not put him back in the car after Pocono. We shall see.

Sparky1329

5th June 2012, 05:01

Some rumors that Finch may not put him back in the car after Pocono. We shall see.

That wouldn't surprise me. Kurt is an incorrigible loose cannon. If I were a team owner I wouldn't want him anywhere near my team.

I wonder if Kurt's little brother has heard anything from his sponsors about his brother's bad behavior.

Nem14

5th June 2012, 19:30

NASCAR Race Hub (http://www.speedtv.com/programs/nascar-race-hub/)

Has Phoenix Racing had enough?

The Speed TV clip is also very telling.

Sparky1329

6th June 2012, 05:18

This pic from Saturday is very telling.

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Mark in Oshawa

6th June 2012, 08:24

I really feel for Phoenix Racing.

I don't...James Finch would have to be wilfully naive or soft hearted to believe Kurt wasn't going to snap sooner or later.

Mark in Oshawa

6th June 2012, 08:25

I wonder if that fat boy from Newman's crew is going to hold Newman so the members of Bowyer's pit crew that Newman ran over today at Dover can kick Newman's butt?

Newman likely had the sense to apologize...something Kurt only does when NASCAR makes him or he get canned.....

Alexamateo

6th June 2012, 12:48

It's funny, Tony Stewart and JPM can act like jerks at time, but in the end, something in their personalities makes you end up liking them. Kurt Busch acts like a jerk, and his personality just grates you more. From afar, it seems like he lacks people skills.

muggle not

7th June 2012, 23:14

Lee Roy

8th June 2012, 04:31

Good to see you back Muggle.

call_me_andrew

11th June 2012, 01:23

Lee Roy

11th June 2012, 04:36

He may get Jerry Springer to sponsor him. This is not a joke!

Kurt Busch's Phoenix Racing, The Jerry Springer Show to team with car sponsorship? - NASCAR News | FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/kurt-busch-jerry-springer-car-51-phoenix-racing-nascar-060912)

Cool. A sponsor would keep KB in the Phoenix car.

I always like Jerry Springer. His viewers were always honest. The viewers of Opra, Dr. Phil, and other such shows want to see the same non-sense that the viewers of Jerry Springer want to see. It's just that the Jerry Springer viewers are honest enough to admit it.

Lee Roy

13th June 2012, 13:28

Finch made the right decision.

CUP: Finch Keeps Busch (http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-james-finch-keeps-kurt-busch-for-nascar-team)

Lee Roy

17th June 2012, 12:59

Jayski's® NASCAR Silly Season Site - NASCAR Sprint Cup News Page (http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm)

#51 Team votes to keep Busch:
When NASCAR team owner James Finch announced he would retain Kurt Busch as driver of his #51 Chevy, he noted that the reason was quite simple: The team's crew members voted to keep Busch. Intrigued as to exactly why they voted that way, [ESPN's Marty Smith] sought those Phoenix Racing crewmen out for answers. What heI got was an eye-opening explanation of the value of elite talent in NASCAR racing, from a group of gritty, no-nonsense racers (Not a bunch of intenet fan-boys. - Lee Roy's comment) who aren't apt to care about being cussed or chided -- and are oddly inspired by it. The #51 crew painted a completely different picture of Busch than that which we see during the tirades and the meltdowns and the tantrums. They discussed a guy who is willing to get his hands dirty right alongside them, who rides with them to testing sessions, and who buys them beers at the bar. And who can drive better than anyone else.(see quotes by crew chief, GM and others at ESPN.com)(6-17-2012)

Sparky1329

18th June 2012, 05:18

From Sporting News:

Busch's latest incident comes a week after serving a one-week suspension for making threating comments to Sporting News reporter Bob Pockrass after the Dover Nationwide Series race.

Busch has been ordered by Sprint Cup team owner James Finch to avoid talking to reporters when the two met Tuesday. But after finishing third in the Alliance Truck Parts 250, he had to make a mandatory appearance in the media center.

According to the ESPN report, a Motor Racing Network radio pit reporter said on the live broadcast of Saturday's race that Busch had left without interviewing. Busch was told of the comments and replied, "That's what everybody says, don't they."

Busch then left the interview room and was followed by reporters who were told he would return. ESPN's Marty Smith followed Busch with a camera crew and was motioned over to Busch. When Smith got there, according to ESPN, Busch said he wasn't doing interviews there, adding, "You ever hear of sarcasm?"

That reportedly led to a brief exchange during which Busch said, "You don't know how long I've been working on this."

Read more: Kurt Busch has heated exchange with ESPN reporter after Nationwide race - NASCAR - Sporting News (http://aol.sportingnews.com/nascar/story/2012-06-16/kurt-busch-espn-incident-sporting-news-bob-pockrass-nationwide-series-nascar#ixzz1y7CQmbhi)

heliocastroneves#3

18th June 2012, 13:06

Kurt Busch is just a stupid hot head. Period.

WiNGDiNGS-85

22nd June 2012, 16:41

Agreed. I bet we'll see him win tomorrow at Road America. Not that I'm happy about that, because I've grown tired of his volatile behavior. It's amusing and interesting for a little while, but after that, it wears on you. But like you said, he's talented!

This pic from Saturday is very telling.

2959

RAGE!!! :laugh: