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Stewart-Haas Racing has notified the media of a 2pm press conference on Tuesday to announce a team expansion.
Most likely that involves hiring Kurt Busch, the 2004 Sprint Cup champion, as the fourth driver and, likely, adding Michael Waltrip Racing's No. 55 crew chief Rodney Childers.
The SHR lineup for 2014 would include the recuperating, three-time champion, Tony Stewart, the returning Danica Patrick and Kevin Harvick who is leaving Richard Childress Racing at the end of the year.
Kurt Busch, who won the title with Roush Fenway Racing, then went to Penske Racing is currently with the one-car Furniture Row Racing.
Furniture Row Racing General Manager, Joe Garone, issued the following statement on Kurt Busch's decision to sign with Stewart Haas Racing.
“It was always our intention to extend Kurt's contract with Furniture Row Racing. We made him an offer last week to continue as the driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Chevrolet in 2014 and beyond. Though he did not accept our offer we respect his decision and wish him future success. His driving skill and being a dedicated team player will always be appreciated at Furniture Row Racing. But for right now the main focus for Kurt and the team is to qualify for the Chase and contend for the 2013 Sprint Cup Series championship.
“Furniture Row Racing's technical and engineering programs along with a talented road crew have made great strides this season, which have been evident with the consistently fast race cars that we have brought to the track week in and week out. We, along with our technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing, are deeply committed to continuing the work in progress. We are currently in a search process for a new driver in 2014, one who shares the same commitment and winning attitude that we all do at Furniture Row Racing.”
Kurt Busch was on the threshold of qualifying for a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, but had a setback in Bristol on Saturday night. He still has two more opportunities to improve his points' position before all the spots are filled.
Most likely that involves hiring Kurt Busch, the 2004 Sprint Cup champion, as the fourth driver and, likely, adding Michael Waltrip Racing's No. 55 crew chief Rodney Childers.
The SHR lineup for 2014 would include the recuperating, three-time champion, Tony Stewart, the returning Danica Patrick and Kevin Harvick who is leaving Richard Childress Racing at the end of the year.
Kurt Busch, who won the title with Roush Fenway Racing, then went to Penske Racing is currently with the one-car Furniture Row Racing.
Furniture Row Racing General Manager, Joe Garone, issued the following statement on Kurt Busch's decision to sign with Stewart Haas Racing.
“It was always our intention to extend Kurt's contract with Furniture Row Racing. We made him an offer last week to continue as the driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Chevrolet in 2014 and beyond. Though he did not accept our offer we respect his decision and wish him future success. His driving skill and being a dedicated team player will always be appreciated at Furniture Row Racing. But for right now the main focus for Kurt and the team is to qualify for the Chase and contend for the 2013 Sprint Cup Series championship.
“Furniture Row Racing's technical and engineering programs along with a talented road crew have made great strides this season, which have been evident with the consistently fast race cars that we have brought to the track week in and week out. We, along with our technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing, are deeply committed to continuing the work in progress. We are currently in a search process for a new driver in 2014, one who shares the same commitment and winning attitude that we all do at Furniture Row Racing.”
Kurt Busch was on the threshold of qualifying for a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, but had a setback in Bristol on Saturday night. He still has two more opportunities to improve his points' position before all the spots are filled.