Kurt Busch advances at NHRA event

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    Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch carried around the qualifying results from his first professional drag-racing event Saturday.

    He didn't fold it or stuff it in a pocket.

    He was taking this one home with him -- to be framed.

    The 2004 Sprint Cup champion bounced back from two error-filled qualifying runs with two solid passes Saturday and advanced to the all-important elimination rounds.

    "It was an overall better day," said Busch, the 32-year-old Penske Racing driver who is tied atop the Sprint Cup points standings. "You've got to have those tough days to go through to make you appreciate what a good day can be, and today was that, so we're really excited."

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