The Lugnut Report: Kyle Busch Fights Tires, Struggles In Dover

It's been a tough last couple of weeks for the Shrub. After missing the Chase for the Sprint Cup by just eight points back in Richmond, the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota was penalized 25 owner and driver points, and crew chief Steve Addington was placed on probation for the rest of year and fined $25,000. “The situation was caused when the left front spring became dislodged," Joe Gibbs Racing said in a statement. "This resulted in the left front corner of the car to be lower and resulted in a change to the car’s handling which had to be compensated for during the race. Consequently, the car measured low during post race inspection.’’ Looking to put all the trouble behind him, Busch and the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota ...

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