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Why Kurt Busch will win at Bristol.(NASCAR)(Brief Article)

The Sporting News

| April 01, 2005 | Crossman, Matt | COPYRIGHT 2005 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Motivation. Sharpie, one of Busch's sponsors, is the title sponsor of the track's August night race. That should light a tire under Busch for the April 3 race. To get better at the track, he continues to test there, including once already this year--because, he says, his team must stay good where it sparkles in addition to improving where it struggles.

Patience. The key at Bristol is keeping your cool and keeping the fenders on the car. By winning four of the past six Cup races there, Busch has shown he has figured that out.

Touch. Busch has an uncanny feel for what the ...

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