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The season of fun didn’t last very long for Kurt Busch did it?

After Busch lost a top tier ride at Penske Racing last offseason due to his over the top tirades and conduct on and off the track all the right things were said. Busch talked openly how he was looking forward to a new opportunity with James Finch Racing, who Busch was forced to accept a deal with because no premiere team would go near him, and a chance to change his reputation among competitors and fans. Busch acknowledged he was seeing a sports psychologist to help him deal with his issues.

"As I begin this new chapter in my career, I'm excited about the future and committed to making changes necessary for me to enjoy racing again, to compete for championships and to better represent NASCAR, my sponsors, my team and my fans. I recognize the passion and emotion that have helped me succeed on the track need to be better channeled off the track,” Busch said after his “mutual termination” from Penske Racing.