See Also: Kyle Busch Biography
June 20, 2007
#5 Crew wins Michigan Drive-Thru Challenge: Kyle Busch's over-the-wall crew captured its first Checkers/Rally's Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season in Sunday's Nextel Cup event at Michigan International Speedway. "The guys did a great job on pit road in Michigan," said crew chief Alan Gustafson. "We had some distractions that could have got us, but we didn't let them and ended up having one of the best weeks on pit road this year. It goes to show that the No. 5 guys are here to win. We made a lot of adjustments on the car and it was really hot out, so these guys worked hard. I'm really proud we won this week." Spending 200.130 seconds on pit road, the Kellogg's team helped boost its driver to a sixth-place finish in the Citizens Bank 400. The team will be awarded $11,000 by Checkers/Rally's for winning the weekly competition. (Checkers/Rally's PR)
June 18, 2007
Kyle Busch interest high in the garage: Busch's agent, Jeff Dickerson, said on Sunday that every team but one -- Roush Fenway Racing --has contacted him. Team owner Jack Roush said he has absolutely no interest in Busch. "We're going to talk to everyone," Dickerson said. "He wants to go somewhere he can win championships." Max Siegel, president of global operations for Dale Earnhardt Inc., the team Earnhardt is leaving, said Busch could be a good fit. "He's at the top of our list," Siegel said Sunday. "He's certainly the caliber driver we'd like to have in our organization." Richard Childress Racing owner Richard Childress said it's a no-brainer that every team is interested. (Detroit News)
June 16, 2007
Busch's Crew Chief Gustafson plans to remain at Hendrick: Kyle Busch's crew chief at Hendrick Motorsports says he doesn't plan on going anywhere - even if it means accepting a new role in the company. Busch may be leaving Hendrick at the end of this season, but crew chief Alan Gustafson said he wants to stay loyal to team owner Rick Hendrick, no matter what that may entail. "I expect to be a crew chief at Hendrick Motorsports, but I will make the statement that I will be at Hendrick Motorsports next year regardless," Gustafson said Friday at Michigan International Speedway. "I'd rather sweep floors for Rick Hendrick than be a crew chief for someone else." (SceneDaily)
June 15, 2007
Busch: I never talked to other teams: Kyle Busch says he hasn't talked with any race team about where he'll drive next season after leaving Hendrick Motorsports. "This is all brand new," Busch said Thursday in an interview on "The Driver's Seat" on Sirius Satellite Radio. "I haven't talked or discussed or done anything with any other team." Busch will leave his No. 5 Chevrolet ride with Hendrick at season's end, a move that makes room for Dale Earnhardt Jr. to join the four-car team for 2008 and beyond. Busch said one reason he left a developmental deal with Roush Racing to sign with Hendrick in the first place was to get out of the shadow of his older brother, Kurt, who was then at Roush. (Charlotte Observer)
June 13, 2007
Kyle Busch statement regarding his departure from Hendrick Motorsports: Kyle Busch, driver of the #5 Chevy in the Nextel Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports and four-time Nextel Cup race winner, will depart Hendrick Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2007 season. The following is a statement from Busch regarding the decision to leave: "We had been working on a contract extension for me to remain at Hendrick Motorsports, but after prolonged negotiations, we mutually agreed that a fresh start was in order. I have been granted a release after the 2007 season. I have tremendous respect for Mr. Hendrick and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports. It's where I grew up, and I have a lot of great memories. I kind of feel like I'm graduating. I'm excited about my future, and I know a lot of opportunities await because of what everyone at Hendrick did for me - on the track and off. I still have a job to do this year, and will give it my all - just as I've always done - to make sure we put the #5 car in victory lane a few more times before the year is out."(True Speed Communication PR)
July 18, 2006
Ky. Busch's Crew wins Drive-Thru Challenge: Kyle Busch's over-the-wall crew had two reasons to celebrate when they left New Hampshire International Speedway Sunday. Not only did Busch win the NEXTEL Cup event, but his No. 5 Kellogg's pit crew also took top honors in the weekly Checkers®/Rally's® Double Drive-Thru Challenge. "The Kellogg's guys worked their tails off in New Hampshire," said Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 5 team. "They had flawless pit stops and never lost focus all day long. It was one of the hottest days we've had on pit road and they just went out there and did their job. The No. 5 team deserves respect because they are a great pit crew. I'm proud of how hard they work and they deserve this reward." This is the third Checkers/Rally's Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season for Busch's team, which is now tied with Tony Stewart's crew for second place in the season-long competition. Jimmie Johnson's crew leads with four victories. "My guys did it for me in New Hampshire," said Busch. "They were on the money every stop. Alan (Gustafson) made great calls and I just can't say enough because it was a total team effort, right down to the guys who build the cars and motors back at Hendrick Motorsports." Busch's over-the-wall team, out of the Hendrick Motorsports stable, spent 133.356 seconds on pit road to claim the win. The group includes: Rick Pigeon (jackman), Jeremy "JD" Holcomb (front-tire carrier), DJ Richardson (front-tire changer), Jason Jones (rear-tire carrier), Josh Kirk (rear-tire changer), Brad Pickens (gasman), Jason Dalrymple (catch can), and Whit Satterwhite (eighth-man). The pit crew coach is Mark Mauldin. Busch's crew collected $10,500 for the win. Checkers/Rally's is the Official Burger and Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR, more info at checkers.com.(DMF Communications PR
July 16, 2006
Ky. Busch wins first race of 2006: There was plenty to distract Kyle Busch during his victory in Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. There was Tony Stewart, the defending race winner and a primary threat to Busch, crashing out of the lead after colliding with the lapped car of pole-sitter Ryan Newman. There was Dale Earnhardt Jr. suffering a blown engine and finishing last. There was a bizarre accident between Michael Waltrip and Robby Gordon under caution that forced an eight-lap overtime with several drivers — Busch included — already testing the limits of their gas tanks. None of the plot twists in a wild race featuring 11 caution flags fazed the 21-year-old, who stuck to a new single-minded philosophy of worrying only about his No. 5 Chevrolet. (USA Today - Results - Points)
