If Kurt Busch can do anything quietly, Charlotte is an example. No threats, no regrets and no debts have been paid off — yet.
As Sprint Cup teams began practice for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600, Busch made a statement. And it was loud. His best lap at Charlotte was more than a mile an hour faster than the nearest competitor.
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Qualifying was scheduled to begin about 7:15 p.m. ET at Charlotte.
Busch speed on Thursday: 192.