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2 days ago
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Kurt Busch Makes Painful Pocono Admission During Emotional Return to Tricky Triangle
Kurt Busch Makes Painful Pocono Admission During Emotional Return to Tricky Triangle originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For years, Kurt Busch viewed Pocono Raceway fondly. He won there three times in 2005, 2007 and 2016. Good memories. Advertisement Then July 23, 2022 happened. The 23XI Racing pilot got sideways during his qualifying run at The Tricky Triangle and backed the No. 45 car into the wall. The incident didn't appear to be anything extraordinary. However, as everyone later found out, the back end of the then-Next Gen car was too stiff and the drivers absorbed much of the energy during impact. Busch suffered a concussion. Kurt Busch on the flag stand as the honorary starter at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Dedmon-Imagn Images Initially, he was supposed to be out for only a few races. Then, his return kept getting delayed. Ultimately, he didn't return for the rest of the 2022 season and never raced again in NASCAR. On Saturday, Busch appeared at Pocono during the pre-race show on Prime and was congratulated on his recent nomination into the Hall of Fame when he made a surprisingly candid admission about his trip to Pennsylvania. 'It's been fun just taking it all in and telling stories and reminiscing about some of those old races and talking about like some of the deep stuff, too,' Busch said. 'You know, it's not always peaches and cream and sunshine and rainbows, but man, it's just an honor to go in on first ballot and to take it all in. Advertisement 'I haven't been back to Pocono since my accident. So this, it's like a cleansing, purging weekend as well.' Busch's "cleansing weekend" will continue on Sunday when he watches his brother and former 23XI racing teammates compete on the 2.5-mile track. Coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET on Prime. Related: Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott Make List No Cup Series Driver Wants to Be On This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Kurt Busch Comment Unexpectedly Sparks Chorus of Boos From Pocono Crowd
Kurt Busch Comment Unexpectedly Sparks Chorus of Boos From Pocono Crowd originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kurt Busch and his fans will never forget Pocono Raceway. There are good memories from the 2.5-mile Pennsylvania track, including three wins in 2005, 2007 and 2016. Advertisement But there's a really bad one that happened on July 23, 2022. That's the last time the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion ever competed in the sport when he backed his No. 45 car into the wall during qualifying and suffered a concussion. On Saturday, the 46-year-old returned to The Tricky Triangle for the first time since his accident three years ago and admitted during Prime's coverage of practice and qualifying that it was a 'cleansing/purging' experience. Kurt Busch addresses the media at Daytona International Yeazell-Imagn Images The scheduled Grand Marshal for Sunday's race then drew an unexpected response from fans when asked by analyst Corey LaJoie if he was going to wave the green flag as part of his weekend duties. Advertisement 'I'm gonna be 'Gentlemen, start your engines,'' the former driver said. 'The governor wants to wave the green flag so I'm learning how to share with that.' A chorus of boos rang out from those standing nearby, obviously expressing their displeasure with Governor Josh Shapiro. 'Whoops. Normally I'm the guy getting booed,' Busch joked. 'No, you guys have been awesome.' Busch rubbed plenty of fans the wrong way earlier in his career. However, in the later years, the tide had turned and many of those same fans were supportive of the 2017 Daytona 500 winner. And there was no better evidence of that than three years ago when his career came to an abrupt end at Pocono and he received so many well wishes from those fans and the industry as a whole. Advertisement Related: Kurt Busch Makes Painful Pocono Admission During Emotional Return to Tricky Triangle This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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How Charlotte FC Unified is giving everyone a chance to enjoy pro soccer
Charlotte FC is giving people, regardless of their ability, a chance to play on the same field as their favorite pros. ALSO READ: Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Advertisement From signing day to matches, the team, in its fourth season, gets to do it all. 'When they're out there, just to enjoy being able to play in the stadium,' Unified Head Coach Jacob Goggins said. 'There are lots of people that will never get a chance to even come into a stadium and the fact that they get to come and play on it where their professional home team heroes play.' >> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9's DaShawn Brown gets a behind-the-scenes look at Charlotte FC Unified. (WATCH BELOW: Former Mallard Creek star takes break from NFL for first youth football camp in Charlotte)
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Kyle Busch Sends Message to Kurt Busch After Major NASCAR Announcement
Today NASCAR revealed its 2026 Hall of Fame Class, enshrining Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, and Ray Hendrick. The trio, which was selected from 15 nominees, joins 67 other legends. Busch, the 2004 Cup Series Champion, finished with 34 wins throughout a 22-year span. His younger brother, and current Cup Series driver Kyle Busch couldn't contain his excitement about NASCAR'S newest Hall of Famer. Advertisement 'I couldn't be prouder of you,' Kyle said on X. 'You've not only made a name for yourself on the racetrack but also have inspired so many with your journey. This honor is a testament to your talent and perseverance.' Kurt began his NASCAR Cup Series career in 2000 and drove for teams like 23XI Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, Stewart–Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing. He won the inaugural 'Chase for the Cup' championship and in 2006 he joined an elite group of just 36 racers who have won in all three of NASCAR's top divisions: the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Camping World Truck Series. Kurt Busch: 2021 NASCAR Season Preview and Prediction Unfortunately, his career was cut short in 2022 after an accident at Pocono and he never raced again. Advertisement Known as "Handsome Harry," Gant won two Southern 500's, 18 total Cup wins, and dominated the Xfinity Series with 21 victories in the 1980s. With more than 700 Modified and Late Model Sportsman victories, Ray Hendrick, known as "Mr. Modified," gained recognition as a titan of the short track. To select the three inductees (two from the Modern Era Ballot and one from the Pioneer Ballot), the voting panel submits a total of 65 ballots, including one ballot from a nationwide fan poll. As the February 6, 2026, induction gets closer, NASCAR's newest members of the Hall of Fame will be honored forever.
NBC Sports
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Kurt Busch's best moments in the NASCAR Cup Series
Relive NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch's best moments from his storied Cup Series career, one that included 34 wins, a Daytona 500 title, and the 2004 series championship.
