Two streaks are on the line this weekend in the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In March 2002, #78-Kurt Busch won his first NSCS race at Bristol. That victory was the first of 24 and marked the start of a 10-year streak in which he posted at least one win annually. Busch’s streak could come to an end in 2012 if he does not cross the finish line first this weekend. In 11 starts at the track, Busch has one victory and four top-five finishes.
After 11 years of capturing at least one pole every year, #39-Ryan Newman’s streak is also in jeopardy this weekend. With 49 career poles, Newman has yet to post a pole in 2012. The last year he didn ‘t have a pole was in 2000, when he ran only one event. Newman has no poles and three top-10 finishes in 10 races at Homestead.(NASCAR), Newman’s streak ended as he failed to win the pole at Homestead and didn ‘t win a pole in any 2012 race.(11-17-2012)
