| Busch has retired from contemporary competition but has been active the last couple of years in the return of the IROC Presented by Chevrolet series, which is led by frequent HSR competitor, 2023 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductee and Busch’s NASCAR Hall peer Ray Evernham. Busch took the victory in April’s IROC race at Ten Tenths Motor Club in Charlotte. The Le Mans NASCAR Classic race is the first time Busch will race since the unexpected and tragic passing of his younger brother and fellow NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Busch last month. “I said a couple of weeks ago that Kyle’s ‘spirit will always ride with me,’ and the first time will be on one of the greatest tracks in the world this weekend,” Busch said. “It is still incomprehensible to think he is gone, not suiting up for the next race as he did for nearly his entire life, but Kyle would have loved to have been right there racing alongside me and our friends at Le Mans. It would be great to make it a fitting tribute with a win for him in full Kyle style.” While it’s hard to match a family bond shared between racing brothers, Busch immediately felt the close-knit and familial camaraderie in the HSR paddock during the Road Atlanta test. “With the group here, it’s a fun camaraderie,” Busch said. “This is definitely a fraternity house feel because you have guys with a ton of experience and then some that don’t but are wanting to learn. It’s like, I can take my GPS system and let the guy look at it and show him how to get around the track a little better. We’re all headed to Le Mans kind of blindfolded.” Busch is eager for his first competitive laps around the legendary French circuit after visiting Le Mans a few years ago. | 
HSR’s First Overseas Race This Weekend at the Le Mans Classic Legend Celebrates the Golden Anniversary of NASCAR’s First Appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1976
