Kirkendall Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 CONCORD, N.C. -- Roush Racing announced Tuesday that Kurt Busch has advised team officials that he has signed with another team commencing in 2007. The name of the team is not known.Kurt also requested a release from his contract for 2006. Due to sponsor and team considerations no decision on that request will be made for an indefinite period.http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/headlines/...ract/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBin2k7 Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Do you think Busch will go to DEI? I read DEI says they have a big time driver coming on board for 06' to drive the 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Not sure if he has a ford contract as well, which would leave Wells, Yates, or Woods. Yates hasn't announced a 3rd ride, and I doubt Busch would go to either Wells or Woods leaving the 97 team. I doubt DEI because they are just not strong right now.I think it's for Rusty's ride. Think about it. He starts in '07, asking to release from the '06 season. Another possible choice is Evernham's #10 car next season.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 It's official, to the #2. http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/1.../printstory.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 He's an idiot! He's leaving the arguably top team in Nascar, as well as the team that got him a championship last season! Let's see how good he is without Jack Roush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 He's an idiot! He's leaving the arguably top team in Nascar, as well as the team that got him a championship last season! Let's see how good he is without Jack Roush! Apparently Penske is giving up some serious coin.I think this has about everything to do with Jimmy Fenning retiring after 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyFan20 Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Im stil speechless over this. never ever did i see this coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBin2k7 Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Money talks, and I think he took the money and ran with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have $5 that says Kurt will not make the Chase in at least his first 2 seasons in the 2 car. It will take him that long acclimating to the new team/crew chief and equipment. Look at what switching did for Junior, and he just went from one Chevrolet to another!Plus he's trading down by leaving Roush's five car Nextel Cup squad, and going to Penske's pair! Testing data is cut by over 50%! When was the last time a Penske car won a race? How 'bout a Championship? See what I mean?He's leaving for the "Busch" leagues when he could still be a player in the pro's! Damn Kurt. Your I.Q. just took a 20+ point hit in my eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Yea, I think you're right about getting accustomed to a new organization and new stuff.As for testing, remember, NASCAR is looking to change that -- and probably will have it changed by the time Kurt leaves so I don't image the lesser engines will matter. In all fairness though, all the Dodge teams are still adjusting to the new Charger.You also have to think also, he probably wants to get out of the Roush shadow -- the owner that started the sign someone 2 years down the road mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffEarnhart Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Don't matter none, he aint nothin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Don't matter none, he aint nothin. Nothin' but the currently reigning Nextel Cup Champion, but hey...that ain't diddly squat, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffEarnhart Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 He aint no earnhart thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ29 Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Yeah, Earnhardt's awesome. The guy isn't even going to make the Chase. But, He's the best alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyFan20 Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 He aint no earnhart thats for sure. You are talking about Sr and not Jr right?? Cause i do not see a Cup Championship next to Jr's name and i don't see him anywhere near making the Chase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Damn Kurt. Your I.Q. just took a 20+ point hit in my eyes! Wow that would leave him around zero, wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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