Nascar – Kurt Busch remains confident for his renewal in 2018

2004 Champion of the Nascar, Kurt Busch had found in Stewart-Haas Racing, a top team capable of making it bounce back after a more complicated period between 2012 and 2013, following its separation from Team Penske.

Recruited in 2014 after a successful 2013 campaign with Furniture Row Racing, the team that led Martin Truex Jr to the title this season, Kurt Busch returned to a top team and found his way to victory in Martinsville (Virginia). ).

If the eldest of the Busch brothers signed a prestigious success at Daytona (Florida) at the start of the year, his contract has not yet been renewed with the formation of Tony Stewart, who will no longer be racing Danica Patrick this year. next.

Kurt Busch, however, remains supported by the Monster brand, also sponsor of the series. “Everything takes its course, admitted the American at Champion's Week in Las Vegas (Nevada). Monster is on my side and Ford (SHR engine manufacturer) is supportive.

I like the way both sides talk. I focused more on people and staff and how to make this work more successful next year. Winning Daytona was great, but we want more. »

Winner of the American classic at the start of the championship, Kurt Busch then did not find Victory Lane again this year, and was eliminated in the first round of the Chase. The Las Vegas native, however, highlights the qualities of Stewart-Haas Racing, the ideal team to play leading roles according to him.

I think my best chance to win races, to win championships is to be with Stewart-Haas Racing. Discussions with other owners and offers were roughly equivalent, but were not the same regarding the level of the car.

And working with Doug Yates and Ford and all the people that I grew up with and made me comfortable at SHR, that's not available on other teams. We'll see how it all ends, I'm not too worried about that. »