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Kurt Busch Backs WRC Return To USA After First Taste At Rally Finland

by MikeAugust 1, 2025August 1, 2025

As reported by Tom Howard of Motorsport, NASCAR champion and Daytona 500 winner Kurt Busch believes the World Rally Championship (WRC) has the potential to crack America after receiving a taste of the series at Rally Finland.

The 2004 NASCAR Cup champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner made the trip to Finland to experience the WRC for the first time. The 46-year-old has been a long-time admirer of rallying and in 2014 competed in the Monza Rally Show, driving an M-Sport-built Ford Fiesta RS WRC.

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Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick Make Up NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026

by MikeMay 21, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—For Kurt Busch, waiting for the announcement of the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class felt like race day.

That was before his name was called as a member of the class, joining Harry Gant as a Modern Era choice.

Modified superstar Ray Hendrick earned election to the 2026 class on the Pioneer Ballot, and promoter extraordinaire H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler was recognized as the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

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Newly-Cleared Kurt Busch Hoping Race of Champions Opens Doors to More Racing

by MikeFebruary 28, 2025

By Eric Johnson, Racer.Com

Kurt Busch is hoping that his upcoming participation at the Race of Champions is a springboard to a broader return to racing.

The 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion was forced to call time on his full-time NASCAR career in 2023 due to the effects of a concussion sustained in a c rash during qualifying at Pocono in 2022. He gained medical clearance to get back into the cockpit this week ahead of the Race of Champions in Sydney on March 7-8, and told RACER that he hopes that more driving is on the horizon. (more…)

NASCAR Legend Kurt Busch Enters Australian Race of Champions

by MikeJanuary 14, 2025

Kurt Busch, who won the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series with the then-known Roush Racing, will race for the United States on March 7-8 at Stadium Australia.

Busch will be teammates to extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana. (more…)

Kurt Busch Faces DWI, Reckless Driving Charges in North Carolina

by MikeAugust 15, 2024

An Iredell County magistrate revoked retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch’s driver’s license for 30 days on Tuesday following Busch’s arrest on DWI, careless and reckless driving, and speeding charges. (more…)

NASCAR Star Kurt Busch Named Grand Marshal for Progressive American Flat Track’s DAYTONA Short Track Doubleheader

by Lou ModestinoMarch 9, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 8, 2023) – Progressive American Flat Track is thrilled to announce that NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch will serve as the Grand Marshal for the DAYTONA Short Track I & II presented by Daytona Dodge on Thursday, March 9, and Friday, March 10, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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Kurt Busch Out Of Cup Playoffs, Austin Dillon Races In At Daytona

by Chuck AbramsAugust 29, 2022September 1, 2022

The week started with the announcement that Kurt Busch was not going to make the start of the Cup playoffs and that his waiver request had been withdrawn, effectively giving up any hope of a return for the former champion. That announcement left the window open for Martin Truex, Jr. and Ryan Blaney to make the playoffs on points if neither won at Daytona. That is, unless no one NEW won at Daytona. (more…)

NASCAR SVP Scott Miller on Kurt Busch News

by MikeAugust 25, 2022

NASCAR SVP of Competition Scott Miller was a guest this morning on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio shortly after the announcement from 23XI Racing withdrawing Kurt Busch’s playoff eligibility waiver ahead of the regular season finale at Daytona. Click past the jump for the audio…

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Kurt Busch To Miss Start of NASCAR Playoffs

by MikeAugust 25, 2022

Mooresville, N.C. (Aug. 25, 2022) — 23XI Racing announced today that Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 45 Toyota Camry TRD, will miss the start of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as he continues to recover from an injury sustained at Pocono Raceway. Kurt’s health and well-being continue to be of utmost importance to 23XI and the team fully supports his decision to focus on taking the time to get better.

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Kurt Busch Eyes Strong Finish at Sunday’s Ambetter 301

by Lou ModestinoJuly 15, 2022

LOUDON, N.H. – With seven races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season, Kurt Busch is comfortably in the Playoffs by virtue of a win at Kansas and a consistent season overall for his 23XI Racing team. Now, the three-time winner at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) turns his attention to building momentum ahead of the post season, beginning with Sunday’s Ambetter 301. (more…)