Kurt Busch’s Attempt at History Adds Intrigue to Renowned Racing Weekend

For the first time in a decade, a driver will attempt "Double Duty."  Kurt Busch is the man crazy enough to take a stab at what is undoubtedly one of the most unique, compelling feats in all of sports. Sunday afternoon, he will make his IndyCar debut at the Indianapolis 500, only to immediately fly to Charlotte hopefully in time for the start of the Coca-Cola 600.  If all goes right—er, left—the 35-year-old NASCAR veteran will race 1,100 miles in a single day.  “I love to have this chance,” Busch said last week, via the New York Times' Jerry Garrett. “It’s just so exciting to talk about it. It’s just still hard to put it all into words.” Only three drivers have accomplished the...

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