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http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/8/27/kurt-busch-q-and-a.html
August 27, 2014, Eric Johnson, Special to NASCAR.com
The 'Outlaw' discusses nickname, brother, favorites
Q: Are you a fan of NASCAR's colorful history?
NASCAR has had a proud history, and I am glad to be a part of it. Being a champion comes with it a great deal of responsibility to remind people of the roots of our sport.
Q: Do you identify with legends in this sport? If so, who?
There are so many greats and many drivers I grew up admiring like the Allison brothers and Cale Yarborough. They were drivers who hung it all out on the line and threw caution to the wind --- outlaws like me.
Q: Are NASCAR races too long?
Yes. We need to spice things up with a street race, races in foreign countries and throw in a dirt track for good measure. Besides cutting down the length of races, we need to cut back the number of races.
Q: What does Daytona mean to you?
It's our Super Bowl. It's the most prestigious stock car race to win.
Q: Do you like the concept of The Chase?
Absolutely. It defines a regular season and a postseason like our other mainstream sports.
FULL SERIES COVERAGE
• Latest news
• Standings
• Schedule
Q: What are your top favorite NASCAR tracks?
Bristol, Darlington, Indy, Daytona and Sonoma.
Q: You've been in some dust-ups and calamities. What do you think after the dust settles and things calm down?
Nobody likes vanilla ice cream. We all need a little flavor.
Q: Are there certain achievements/victories you are most proud of?
2004 Sprint Cup Championship; 2013 Making the Chase with a one-car, 25th-place team; 2014 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.
Q: When you're at the races, what do you enjoy most?
Going to Victory Lane.
Q: What do you enjoy the least?
Wrecking.
Q: Which drivers do you get along with the best?
Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Juan Pablo Montoya, Greg Biffle.
Q: Where did the nickname "Outlaw" come from?
A TV producer from New York City who was doing a short documentary on me. She heard others calling me that in the garage, and it became the name of the show and it stuck.
Q: Describe winning Martinsville this season?
This is one of my toughest tracks. There's no driver that I would have rather beaten heads-up thanJimmie Johnson. It was a great feeling to have brought home a victory for my new team only a few races into the season and setting us up for a spot in the Chase.
Q: To many, you are the best race car driver out there and many people comment on your natural ability. What makes you so good?
I owe a lot of credit to my dad, who taught me a lot about racing at a young age.
Q: Most difficult thing about driving stock cars?
The schedule. It's a long one. It's a lot of dedication by our family to make it all work.
Q: Were you destined to be a race car racer?
No, my mom was hoping I would be a baseball player.
Q: Could you race Formula 1, and if so, why don't you?
I believe I could. Not sure how good I'd be, but I'd love the chance.
Q: Describe your relationship with Mr. Haas?
We have a great relationship filled with sarcasm and humor. He's a guy I enjoy hanging out with. You never know what's going to come out of his mouth.
Q: Of ALL racers, who are, in your opinion, the top five racers in the world?
Michael Schumacher, Dale Earnhardt, Jeremy McGrath, A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti.
Q: Your goals for the rest of 2014?
To win races and advance through the Chase.
Q: Do you like The Chase -- and can you win it?
I like the Chase, and yes we can win it.
Q: What will it take to win it?
Fast cars, consistency and focus by the whole team to bring their best game forward every week.
Q: When you compete in Vegas, do you ever look over at the old Dwarf dirt track?
Yes, it always brings back find memories of how it all began.
Q: Favorite bands or musicians?
Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Aerosmith, Eurythmics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, DJ Snake & Lil Jon.
Q: Last concert you attended?
Poison.
Q: Favorite TV Shows?
"Survival Alaska" and "Dude, You're Screwed".
Q: Favorite websites?
The Weather Channel, USA Today, ESPN, FOX News.
Q: Favorite stores?
Bass Pro Shops, Gun Shops. I don't like to shop and buy a lot of stuff online.
Q: Favorite brands?
Monster Energy, Alpinestars, Panic Switch Army, 7 Jeans.
Q: Favorite foods?
Lamb chops and Patricia's homemade anything.
Q: Favorite Movies?
"Six Pack," the "Bourne" trilogy, the "Godfather" movies, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Good Will Hunting".
Q: Favorite Actor?
Matt Damon.
Q: Favorite actress?
Sandra Bullock.
Q: Athletes?
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, NBA star LeBron James, baseball hall of famer Ryne Sandberg, former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
Q: Favorite place on Earth?
****pit of my race car.
Q: Who is in your personal Hall of Fame?
President George W. Bush, Cubs announcer Harry Caray, baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, Donald Trump.
Q: Hobbies?
No time, but when I can, hunting and shooting, driving any one else's race car .
Q: Do you have a guilty pleasure?
Sleeping in.
Q: What sports do you enjoy watching and following?
Baseball, any other motorsports.
Q: Who would play you in a movie?
Matt Damon. He already played me in "Good Will Hunting."
Q: Something you always say?
"What?" The delay always gives me time to think.
Q: Between you and Kyle, who would win in arm wrestling?
Me. I'm in shape.
Q: Ping pong?
Me.
Q: A five-mile bicycle race?
Me.
Q: 100-yard dash?
Me.
Q: Checkers?
Me.
Q: Wheel of Fortune?
Me.
August 27, 2014, Eric Johnson, Special to NASCAR.com
The 'Outlaw' discusses nickname, brother, favorites
Q: Are you a fan of NASCAR's colorful history?
NASCAR has had a proud history, and I am glad to be a part of it. Being a champion comes with it a great deal of responsibility to remind people of the roots of our sport.
Q: Do you identify with legends in this sport? If so, who?
There are so many greats and many drivers I grew up admiring like the Allison brothers and Cale Yarborough. They were drivers who hung it all out on the line and threw caution to the wind --- outlaws like me.
Q: Are NASCAR races too long?
Yes. We need to spice things up with a street race, races in foreign countries and throw in a dirt track for good measure. Besides cutting down the length of races, we need to cut back the number of races.
Q: What does Daytona mean to you?
It's our Super Bowl. It's the most prestigious stock car race to win.
Q: Do you like the concept of The Chase?
Absolutely. It defines a regular season and a postseason like our other mainstream sports.
FULL SERIES COVERAGE
• Latest news
• Standings
• Schedule
Q: What are your top favorite NASCAR tracks?
Bristol, Darlington, Indy, Daytona and Sonoma.
Q: You've been in some dust-ups and calamities. What do you think after the dust settles and things calm down?
Nobody likes vanilla ice cream. We all need a little flavor.
Q: Are there certain achievements/victories you are most proud of?
2004 Sprint Cup Championship; 2013 Making the Chase with a one-car, 25th-place team; 2014 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.
Q: When you're at the races, what do you enjoy most?
Going to Victory Lane.
Q: What do you enjoy the least?
Wrecking.
Q: Which drivers do you get along with the best?
Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Juan Pablo Montoya, Greg Biffle.
Q: Where did the nickname "Outlaw" come from?
A TV producer from New York City who was doing a short documentary on me. She heard others calling me that in the garage, and it became the name of the show and it stuck.
Q: Describe winning Martinsville this season?
This is one of my toughest tracks. There's no driver that I would have rather beaten heads-up thanJimmie Johnson. It was a great feeling to have brought home a victory for my new team only a few races into the season and setting us up for a spot in the Chase.
Q: To many, you are the best race car driver out there and many people comment on your natural ability. What makes you so good?
I owe a lot of credit to my dad, who taught me a lot about racing at a young age.
Q: Most difficult thing about driving stock cars?
The schedule. It's a long one. It's a lot of dedication by our family to make it all work.
Q: Were you destined to be a race car racer?
No, my mom was hoping I would be a baseball player.
Q: Could you race Formula 1, and if so, why don't you?
I believe I could. Not sure how good I'd be, but I'd love the chance.
Q: Describe your relationship with Mr. Haas?
We have a great relationship filled with sarcasm and humor. He's a guy I enjoy hanging out with. You never know what's going to come out of his mouth.
Q: Of ALL racers, who are, in your opinion, the top five racers in the world?
Michael Schumacher, Dale Earnhardt, Jeremy McGrath, A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti.
Q: Your goals for the rest of 2014?
To win races and advance through the Chase.
Q: Do you like The Chase -- and can you win it?
I like the Chase, and yes we can win it.
Q: What will it take to win it?
Fast cars, consistency and focus by the whole team to bring their best game forward every week.
Q: When you compete in Vegas, do you ever look over at the old Dwarf dirt track?
Yes, it always brings back find memories of how it all began.
Q: Favorite bands or musicians?
Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Aerosmith, Eurythmics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, DJ Snake & Lil Jon.
Q: Last concert you attended?
Poison.
Q: Favorite TV Shows?
"Survival Alaska" and "Dude, You're Screwed".
Q: Favorite websites?
The Weather Channel, USA Today, ESPN, FOX News.
Q: Favorite stores?
Bass Pro Shops, Gun Shops. I don't like to shop and buy a lot of stuff online.
Q: Favorite brands?
Monster Energy, Alpinestars, Panic Switch Army, 7 Jeans.
Q: Favorite foods?
Lamb chops and Patricia's homemade anything.
Q: Favorite Movies?
"Six Pack," the "Bourne" trilogy, the "Godfather" movies, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Good Will Hunting".
Q: Favorite Actor?
Matt Damon.
Q: Favorite actress?
Sandra Bullock.
Q: Athletes?
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, NBA star LeBron James, baseball hall of famer Ryne Sandberg, former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
Q: Favorite place on Earth?
****pit of my race car.
Q: Who is in your personal Hall of Fame?
President George W. Bush, Cubs announcer Harry Caray, baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, Donald Trump.
Q: Hobbies?
No time, but when I can, hunting and shooting, driving any one else's race car .
Q: Do you have a guilty pleasure?
Sleeping in.
Q: What sports do you enjoy watching and following?
Baseball, any other motorsports.
Q: Who would play you in a movie?
Matt Damon. He already played me in "Good Will Hunting."
Q: Something you always say?
"What?" The delay always gives me time to think.
Q: Between you and Kyle, who would win in arm wrestling?
Me. I'm in shape.
Q: Ping pong?
Me.
Q: A five-mile bicycle race?
Me.
Q: 100-yard dash?
Me.
Q: Checkers?
Me.
Q: Wheel of Fortune?
Me.
