After the Michigan race some of the media attempted to make much ado of Kurt's engine problems. Claiming that Kurt was unhappy with the "Cat in the Hat" , and was testing motors and yada yada.
Tempest in a teapot. Though there is some indication that a few of the newer tricks from the Roush engine room may be on Kurt's car, Jack seems happy with Kurt, and Kurt would be a dem fool if he wasn't aware of how good his ride is.
With two engine problems in Busch's last two races, Roush says he's aware his youngest driver may be the toughest on equipment. According to the owner, Busch doesn't abuse cars or parts, but does extract every ounce of horsepower.
"Kurt, unhappily, has the distinction right now of testing parts better than anybody else in my group," Roush said. "And if I can fix them so that it doesn't give a problem to Kurt's car, I'm sure it won't be a problem anyplace else.