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NASCAR: Kurt Busch to drive limited Nationwide series schedule for Phoenix Racing

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Khatir Soltani
Kurt Busch will be getting a little more track time for Phoenix Racing.

The James Finch-owned team announced the former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion would be in a "limited number" of Nationwide Series events starting with the race at Daytona International Speedway.

No sponsorship was announced, but, it was requested in the press release.

"Everyone at Phoenix Racing is excited about competing on the Nationwide circuit this year," said Steve Barkdoll, General Manager of Phoenix Racing.

"Our Nationwide Series team is a proven, winning organization and we're looking forward to Busch continuing the tradition. This is a great opportunity for a company to partner with a top-notch program."

Busch had driven for Penske Racing until a mutual parting of the ways. And he has three poles and three wins in 12 Nationwide Series Races.

Phoenix Racing ran its first NNS race in 1989. Since then, the organization has collected 12 wins, 61 top fives and 150 top 10 finishes in NNS competition.


Khatir Soltani
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