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NASCAR will soon add three names to its prestigious Hall of Fame. The sport has listed 15 nominees that will make up the 2026 class. 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch is one of the names.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 21

Kurt Busch reacts to being named NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 nominee

One of the best to ever do it, Kurt Busch, is closer to taking the final step in his NASCAR career, the Hall of Fame. The last time he will go head-to-head against greats like Jeff Burton, Randy LaJoie, Jack Sprague, and others.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / April 21

Kurt Busch, Randy LaJoie new NASCAR Hall of Fame hopefuls

Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie, already voted two of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers, are on the ballot for the first time to enter the racing series' hall of fame, with nominees announced Monday.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / April 21

Busch, LaJoie First-Time Nominees on NASCAR Hall of Fame 2026 Ballot

On Monday morning, NASCAR announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, as well as the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstandings Contributions to NASCAR.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / April 20

Is Time Running Out On Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Cup Career?

I’ll never forget the words Kurt Busch said to me back in 2002: “If you think I’m good, wait ‘til you see my little brother.” Some might have taken Kurt’s words about younger sibling Kyle as just good-natured touting or hype from a caring big brother.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Kyle Busch Strongly Disagrees With Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin on Gen 7 Car Improvements

When the Next Gen/Gen 7 car debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series back in 2022, it unsurprisingly had some issues. That’s to be expected with a new generation of car.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 8

Kurt Busch addresses NASCAR racing future

Since stepping out of the No. 45 car for 23XI Racing due to injury, Kurt Busch has been on a path to get back to racing. Whether that means racing in NASCAR or not remains to be seen.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Kyle Busch Offers ‘No Comment’ Before Answering Question on Painful Topic

Kyle Busch heads into his 21st NASCAR Cup Series campaign with the hopes of returning to Victory Lane after missing out in 2024 — the first time he hadn’t won a single race in a season since 2004.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / January 13

Kurt Busch Medically Cleared to Represent Team USA in Race of Champions

2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Kurt Busch is returning to the driver’s seat for the first time in more than two years. Busch, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been sidelined from all motorsports competition since the Summer of 2022, after suffering a concussion in an accident during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Pocono Raceway.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 14

Kurt Busch speaks out in wake of DWI arrest, sentencing

The last few months have not been great for Kurt Busch. However, the NASCAR icon is ready to move on from his recent troubles. Busch was arrested for DWI a few months ago and was recently sentenced as a result.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 11

The 1992 Hooters 500 was NASCAR cinema in its purest form

If one race must be chosen as the greatest in NASCAR history, one choice looms above the rest: The 1992 Hooters 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 8

Chapters of NASCAR history ending at Phoenix

This weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway will mark the end of several chapters in the sport’s history. Here are the individuals and eras that we’ll be saying goodbye to on Sunday.

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Justin Allgaier looks to finally capture NASCAR Xfinity Series championship

Tyler Reddick has opportunity to bring young 23XI Racing to NASCAR's championship table

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 1

Kurt Busch hints at return to racing in statement on DWI guilty plea

Earlier today, it was announced that Kurt Busch had pled guilty to DWI in North Carolina. He was also sentenced as a result. The retired NASCAR driver has now released his own statement on the matter.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 1

Report: Kurt Busch pleads guilty to DWI, receives sentence

For an incident dating back to August, Kurt Busch has pleaded guilty to Driving While Impaired, and had other charges dropped. Earlier this year, the retired NASCAR driver acknowledged the original incident on social media, accepting responsibility for his actions.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 5

Closest finish in NASCAR history encapsulates a lot of emotion

Closest finish in NASCAR history encapsulates thrill of victory and agony of defeat

Auto racing has always been inherently different from other sports in terms of how you win.

Watch: Kyle Larson wins closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history

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NASCAR News / Burn City Sports / January 26, 2024

NASCAR star Kurt Busch shows out at Barrett-Jackson

Celebrities and athletes attend Barrett-Jackson quite often, but one of NASCAR’s many popular faces was in the house at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Friday.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 3, 2023

Kurt Busch brought to tears during NASCAR Awards presentation

The NASCAR Awards aired tonight on Peacock showing fans a great moment honoring Kurt Busch in his retirement. Kevin Harvick wasn’t the only one who called it quits this year.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2022

Christopher Bell leads tributes to Coy Gibbs following his death

Christopher Bell leads industry-wide tributes to Coy Gibbs following his death

Just moments before Bell was set to climb into his car and fight for this year's Cup Series championship, news broke that Coy Gibbs, the co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing and father of fellow competitor Ty Gibbs, had passed away.

Joe Gibbs Racing announces Coy Gibbs has died at 49

Jackson Gibbs pays tribute to late uncle Coy Gibbs

Kyle Busch’s wife, Samantha, shares emotional statement on departure from JGR

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 10, 2022

Kevin Harvick blasts NASCAR over response to Next Gen car fires

Kevin Harvick's been one of the harshest critics of NASCAR's new Next Gen cars, especially after his car caught fire, knocking him out of last week's playoff.

NASCAR investigating fires after latest car ignites during race

Kyle Busch reportedly leaving JGR for rival Richard Childress Racing in 2023

Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't see NASCAR's North Wilkesboro event as 'one-and done'

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 24, 2022