A painful test
It wasn't much of an event Thursday afternoon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch and Greg Biffle were invited by Goodyear to partake in a tire test to help the company determine the tire compound that will work best on the new 20-degree banking at the 1.5-mile oval. That is, until Biffle found the wall near the end of his afternoon run.
Biffle's day was ended when he wrecked his Ford Fusion between turns 1 and 2. The car's fuel pump broke and the back end burst into flames. Busch, who had been trailing behind at about 187 mph, was able to get to Biffle and help him get out of the burning car.
But while Biffle was first thought to be unhurt, an examination taken on Friday by Dr. Jerry Petty in North Carolina revealed a dislocated shoulder.
As a result, Biffle had to send his regrets to the folks at the Busch Series banquet in Orlando, Fla.
Never let it be said that simple test sessions don't break news. Thursday provided me with living proof.
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