Kurt Busch to run Yakov Smirnoff Special Paint Scheme

In the latest attempt to cross brand Nascar with irrelevant pop-culture, Roush Racing has announced that, in conjunction with new sponsor Smirnoff Ice, Kurt Busch will run a Yakov Smirnoff paint scheme this Spring at Richmond.
"We're all delighted to have a comedian of Yakov's caliber on board with the team" explained Roush poobah Jack Roush. He went on to explain "See...he's the caliber of the team...he's a team caliber! You'd better capitalize that!"
Smirnoff, one of America's most "successful" comedians in the late-80's, joins such entertainers as KISS, Charlie Daniels, and Woody Woodpecker to adorn the hoods of Nascar racecars. All produced diecast car sales in the tens of dollars for their efforts.
Mr. Smirnoff, who is expected to attend the race if he can scalp a ticket, took up the bulk of the press conference with his comedy. "In America, you race car--in Russia, car races YOU! In America you chase Cup. In Russia, Cup chases YOU! What a country!"
Kurt Busch was unavailable for comment, mostly because no one cares what he has to say.



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