Kurt Busch’s NASCAR ‘Divorce’ May Straighten Up His Driving

The departure of Kurt Busch from Penske Racing has been characterized as a "firing" when, according to both sides of the story, it was more like a divorce with irreconcilable differences. Even though Shell/Pennzoil expressed disapproval with the recent behavior of Busch at Homestead, they did not force the firing. The former driver of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge knew earlier in the season that something was amiss between he and his team. His frustration was reflected in rants over the in-car radio, even when he was running near the front. Clearly Busch was just not a happy camper and he obviously misdirected his inner anger. There may have been more than his relationship with Penske Racing that caused him to drive his career into t...

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