For 2012, Cassill was replaced by 2004 Cup Champion Kurt Busch, who had been released from the No. 22 car at Penske Racing due to on-track incidents and off-track temperament, including a profanity-laced tirade directed at ESPN reporter Jerry Punch.
In 2012, Cassill was replaced by Kurt Busch after being let go from the No. 22 car at Penske Racing due to his aggressive driving and volatile personality, including an angry verbal exchange with ESPN's Jerry Punch.