The overall caliber of drivers at Penske Racing recently took a hit with the loss of Kurt Busch, 2004 NASCAR Cup champion, and the replacement driver has yet to win a race in the elite series of NASCAR. A.J. Allmendinger was named as a comfortable driver to replace the controversial Busch in the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge. Penske Racing is taking an unconfirmed, one-year performance-based shot with a driver that has potential and who may be a better fit in their operation. Perhaps they are hoping he will blossom into the NASCAR star that Brad Keselowski did with the Blue Deuce this season. Busch may have had some personality problems, but his credentials are quite respectable. Not only does he have a Cup title, but 24 c...

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The overall caliber of drivers at Penske Racing recently took a hit with the loss of Kurt Busch, 2004 NASCAR Cup champion, and the replacement driver has yet to win a race in the elite series of NASCAR. A.J. Allmendinger was named as a comfortable driver to replace the controversial Busch in the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge. Penske Racing is taking an unconfirmed, one-year performance-based shot with a driver that has potential and who may be a better fit in their operation. Perhaps they are hoping he will blossom into the NASCAR star that Brad Keselowski did with the Blue Deuce this season. Busch may have had some personality problems, but his credentials are quite respectable. Not only does he have a Cup title, but 24 c...

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