Kurt Thomas Busch (born August 4, 1978) is an American auto racing driver. He is best known for competing in the NASCAR Cup Series from 2000–2022, last driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry TRD for 23XI Racing. Busch is the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion and …

5 days ago · Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion, has been on a journey of recovery and reflection since his career-altering crash during qualifying for the 2022 M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400 at Pocono Raceway. The incident, which occurred on July 23, 2022, left him medically disqualified and eventually led to his formal retirement from full-time ...

Future NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch is embarking this weekend on what may be his first step in his return to competitive racing in the United States. The 46-year-old retired from the NASCAR Cup ...

5 days ago · Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch has spoken out on his long-awaited return to racing this weekend. The veteran driver hasn't raced since a wreck in qualifying for a 2022 Cup Series race at Pocano, which left him with lingering concussion symptoms and eventually forced his retirement from the series in 2023.

5 days ago · Kurt Busch, Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet Photo by: Russell LaBounty / NKP / Motorsport Images In a separate interview in December 2024 with Racer.com , Busch opened up on the lingering effects of ...

Jan 14, 2025 · More than a year after choosing to retire from NASCAR racing, Kurt Busch is clambering back behind the wheel. The 2004 Cup Series champion will return to auto racing in March, when he will be...

Mar 5, 2025 · Busch announced his retirement from full time racing in 2023 due to the after effects of a concussion suffered in a crash at Pocono Raceway the year before, but is getting back behind the wheel in Sydney, Australia as part of Team USA …

Jan 14, 2025 · The 2004 NASCAR Cup champion Kurt Busch will represent Team USA in the 2025 Race of Champions, making a return to competition after announcing his retirement in August 2023. Busch will make his...

Aug 26, 2023 · Kurt Busch announces his retirement from competition, ending his career with 34 Cup victories and known as the first champ in playoff era.

Aug 26, 2023 · DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kurt Busch said goodbye to Cup Series racing on the same stage where he celebrated one of his most memorable NASCAR victories. It was an emotional farewell for sure. Busch, 45, held back tears as he announced his retirement Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.