Kurt Busch Is/Was Pissed... Both...??? Currently Stable... For Now...

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Kurt Busch was not a happy man at Richmond last Saturday night...

The Penske cars were not to his liking and he was more than happy to tell anyoone listening on his radio communication that specific idea- laced with colorful metaphors on a hot mic...

Here are Jay Harris and Dale Jarrett discussing what it means to have a monkey fornicating a football when it comes to a car...


Now, let's see if it works...

Keselowski Joins Penske, Will Drive The 12

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It had been rumored for a couple weeks, but Roger Penske made it official today -- Brad Keselowski will drive full time next year for Penske Racing.

Keselowski will take over the No. 12 from David Stremme and joins Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish Jr. on a team that has mostly improved over last year.

"We are very excited to welcome Brad to the Penske Racing family," said Roger Penske. "Brad has shown terrific success on track the past several years and has quickly established himself as one of the top young stars in racing. He comes from an impressive family background in motorsports. He is a proven winner and a welcome addition to our team."

Keselowski, of course, is best known for his win at Talladega Superspeedway in April when he got by Carl Edwards coming through the tri-oval and put the James Finch-owned car in Victory Lane for the first time.

Keselowski has been running the Nationwide Series full time for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports. That ride is now available and Kelly Bires is said to be a front-runner for it.

Here's the end of the Talladega reace from the spring
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Will Power Suffers Concussion, Breaks Vertebrae In Sonoma Crash

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Team Penske No. 3 driver Will Power ((pictured, thanks CP)) broke two vertebrae in his lower back and sustained a concussion Saturday after crashing into Nelson Philippe of Conquest Racing during a practice session for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma.

Philippe also sustained a concussion along with an open fracture to his left foot that required surgery.

The 28-year-old Power, the former road course specialist who finished fifth in this year's Indianapolis 500, crashed into Philippe coming out of a blind corner at Infineon Raceway. He was scheduled for an MRI exam later Saturday, but IndyCar officials didn't expect any further updates on his status until Sunday.

Power, Penske's third driver, was airlifted to nearby Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Philippe was taken by ambulance to the same hospital, where he was undergoing surgery on his foot.

IndyCar officials said both drivers were reported to be awake and alert and were to be hospitalized at least overnight. They each withdrew from the race, meaning no new driver will fill the seat.

Philippe lost control at the top of the hill on Turn 3A, and the front end of his car was initially clipped by E.J. Viso. Power arrived moments later and couldn't avoid an ugly crash, T-boning Philippe's car.

Here's the crash with Philippe, EJ Viso, and Power.
Power is the second car that makes impact with Philippe's machine...
Thanks to the IndyCar Series for the video...