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Kurt Busch: From Devastating NASCAR Exit to Potential Comeback and Race of Champions Stint

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 9, 2025
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Kurt Busch: From Devastating NASCAR Exit to Potential Comeback and Race of Champions Stint

Feb 26, 2023; Fontana, California, USA; Kurt Busch reacts after his brother NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) wins the Pala Casino 400 at Auto Club Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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Three years after his departure from NASCAR, 2004 Cup Series champion Kurt Busch is stirring up anticipation as he contemplates a return to the famed oval tracks. The former racing titan has spent his time recovering and reflecting after a grave crash during the qualifier for the 2022 M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400 at Pocono Raceway dramatically altered his career. The accident on July 23, 2022, resulted in a medical disqualification, and lingering concussion symptoms eventually forced him to retire from NASCAR in August 2023.

Looking back on his career, Busch expressed a profound sense of gratitude for his time as a NASCAR driver. Together with his brother Kyle, the duo stands as one of the most successful sibling pairs in NASCAR history. However, his time on the oval tracks may be drawing to a close.

Even as he returns to the racecourse, Busch senses the possibility of his days in NASCAR waning. His recent partnership with Travis Pastrana to compete in the Race of Champions (RoC) marks his first significant event since his NASCAR hiatus. This development provides some solace to Kurt Busch fans and sparks speculation of a potential return to the Cup car.

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While a NASCAR comeback is on the horizon, Busch is keen on exploring other racing opportunities. From sports car racing to rallying and even drag racing, he is open to any opportunity that will allow him to satisfy his passion for motorsports.

Having dedicated 23 years of his life to NASCAR, Busch’s career is an impressive one. With 34 Cup Series wins, a Daytona 500 trophy, and the 2004 Championship title under his belt, he has cemented his place in the Hall of Fame. He muses that while his NASCAR journey may be nearing its end, an exciting send-off or a fairytale finish might be in his future.

In 2024, Busch candidly discussed the lingering effects of his 2022 crash. Despite the initial challenges, he has seen significant improvements in his condition with the help of rigorous physical therapy and medical assistance.

While the NASCAR ovals might seem a distant dream, Busch is gearing up to compete at Sydney’s Accor Stadium in the RoC event, a two-day competition featuring the best drivers from various motorsports disciplines. With racing heavyweights like Sebastian Vettel, Mick Schumacher, and Valtteri Bottas in the lineup, Busch is up for a challenging contest.

Interestingly, the Busch brothers have a history with the RoC, having competed in the 2019 event in Miami, Florida. Despite a strong performance, Team USA fell short of the top spot, leaving Kurt Busch with some unfinished business in the RoC. As he sets his sights on the upcoming event in Australia, fans eagerly anticipate his potential return to his NASCAR roots.

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