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Kurt Busch comments on Chip Ganassi’s sale to Trackhouse

Kurt Busch comments on Chip Ganassi’s sale to Trackhouse

July 3, 2021
Kurt Busch entered the Chevrolet simulator last Wednesday with a clear mind – and phone. When he exited, there were about 200 unread messages. Busch immediately knew something happened
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 26: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, laughs on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pocono Organics CBD 325 at Pocono Raceway on June 26, 2021 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kurt Busch Back Inside Playoff Bubble with Strong Run at Pocono

Kurt Busch Back Inside Playoff Bubble with Strong Run at Pocono

June 26, 2021
By Dustin Albino

23XI Racing looking to add a second car in 2022; Kurt Busch a candidate? UPDATES

23XI Racing looking to add a second car in 2022; Kurt Busch a candidate? UPDATES

June 10, 2021
UPDATE 6-10-2021: Kurt Busch says he is wide open for next year but has received calls from 23XI and Trackhouse Racing about driving for them next season

Hendrick Motorsports takes responsibility for Ganassi’s problems at Charlotte

Hendrick Motorsports takes responsibility for Ganassi’s problems at Charlotte

June 4, 2021
Hendrick Motorsports’ General Manager issued a public “big apology” to Chip Ganassi Racing on Friday (June 4) for the mechanical failures that resulted in CGR’s two Cup cars finishing in the last two spots of Sunday’s (May 30) Coca-Cola 600

AdventHealth and Chip Ganassi Racing to support mental health

AdventHealth and Chip Ganassi Racing to support mental health

May 14, 2021
AdventHealth is teaming up with partner Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and their NASCAR Cup Series drivers Ross Chastain and Kurt Busch to raise money and awareness for mental health and provide fans with a chance to compete against Chastain and Busch on iRacing, the premier

Goodyear Holding Tire Test at Nashville Superspeedway UPDATE

Goodyear Holding Tire Test at Nashville Superspeedway UPDATE

April 19, 2021
UPDATE: Kurt Busch, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe will return to Nashville Superspeedway on Tuesday and Wednesday for a follow up tire test
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Tubi joins Chip Ganassi Racing; will sponsor Ross Chastain and Kurt Busch

Tubi joins Chip Ganassi Racing; will sponsor Ross Chastain and Kurt Busch

March 15, 2021
The free streaming platform Tubi, a division of FOX Entertainment, today announced its first-ever branded integration at

Chip Ganassi Racing announces partnership with Yorktel and Caregility; includes one race sponsorship of Ross Chastain

Chip Ganassi Racing announces partnership with Yorktel and Caregility; includes one race sponsorship of Ross Chastain

February 9, 2021
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today a partnership renewal with Yorktel and Caregility. The two organizations: Yorktel, a leading global provider of enterprise collaboration and managed service solutions and Caregility, a telehealth company dedicated to delivering

Kurt Busch says work remains on Next Gen venting and cooling

Kurt Busch says work remains on Next Gen venting and cooling

February 7, 2021
[After testing the Next Gen car , Kurt] Busch highlighted problems with the steering load generated on the oval, describing the issue as an "eyes wide open moment for NASCAR and the teams," before describing how the new twin-exhaust system on the car is a problem he

Kurt Busch to participate in Next Gen test Tuesday UPDATE

Kurt Busch to participate in Next Gen test Tuesday UPDATE

January 12, 2021
UPDATE: NASCAR competition officials said they were pleased with the outcome of a brief Tuesday afternoon test of the Next Gen car at Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: Kurt Busch drives the NASCAR Next Gen car during the NASCAR Cup Series test at Charlotte Motor Speedway on November 16, 2020 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kurt Busch and Martin Truex, Jr. complete first day of Next Gen testing

Kurt Busch and Martin Truex, Jr. complete first day of Next Gen testing

November 16, 2020
Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr. got their first taste of NASCAR’s Next Gen car slated for the 2022 Cup Series season on
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: Martin Truex Jr. drives the NASCAR Next Gen car during the NASCAR Cup Series test at Charlotte Motor Speedway on November 16, 2020 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kurt Busch Next Gen testing teleconference transcript

Kurt Busch Next Gen testing teleconference transcript

November 16, 2020
NASCAR CUP SERIES - TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT - NOVEMBER 16, 2020
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Erik Jones tests the Next Gen car at Homestead-Miami Speedway on January 15, 2020 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Next Gen testing to resume at Charlotte next week

Next Gen testing to resume at Charlotte next week

November 11, 2020
NASCAR announced Wednesday that two tests of the Next Gen stock car for the 2022 Cup Series are scheduled next week at Charlotte
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kurt Busch says 2021 could be his final year of competition

Kurt Busch says 2021 could be his final year of competition

September 29, 2020
CBS Sports' Matt Mayer reports that Kurt Busch, winner of Sunday's Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, says there's a
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 27: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, and crew celebrate after winning the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kurt Busch hits jackpot with first career win at hometown Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Kurt Busch hits jackpot with first career win at hometown Las Vegas Motor Speedway

September 27, 2020
With a career record of 0-for-21 coming into Sunday night’s South Point 400 at his hometown Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Kurt