Kurt Busch's team gets assist from unlikely source -- a rival
As intensely competitive as the world of big-time auto racing can be, members of the NASCAR community have a long and rich history of providing a helping hand to each other.
Such was the case on Friday at Daytona International Speedway when team members from Joe Gibbs Racing -- the sport's flagship Toyota organization -- assisted team members from Stewart-Haas Racing in repairing Kurt Busch's SHR Chevrolet that was damaged on the final lap of Thursday night's second Can-Am Duel qualifying race.
As a result of a collaborative effort between the two camps, Busch now won't have to go to a backup car for the Daytona 500, which means he'll also be able to retain his place on the Daytona 500 starting grid.
No backup car for us... Going to fix the body damage! However, we are in search of:
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) February 19, 2016
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No practice today for the @Haas_Automation @MonsterEnergy Chevy... Working on repairs from last nights duel race! pic.twitter.com/psFi71N5Ie
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) February 19, 2016
Competitors on track but we are all a family in the garage.Tks @JoeGibbsRacing for the help getting our car wrapped pic.twitter.com/WVqok7Ajyf
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) February 19, 2016
Repairs are complete! 500 engine is in & warming up.. Thanks to everyone that helped us make this happen #hardwork pic.twitter.com/I1N5KGzJo4
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) February 19, 2016
