Kurt Busch

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Biography

The 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Busch will team with IndyCar Series pilot Ryan Briscoe and two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves in the No. 9 Penske-Taylor Racing Toshiba Pontiac Riley for the 2008 Rolex 24 At Daytona, his second start in the race.

Personal

Busch is married to Eva. He enjoys jet skiing, water skiing and snow skiing. He is also a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and loves Italian food.

Racing Career

Rolex Series Career Stats

Year

Class

Starts

Overall Poles

Overall Wins

Class Poles

Class Wins

Best Class Finish

Best Overall Finish

Points

2005

DP

1

 

 

 

 

15

27

16

Total

 

1

0

0

0

0

15

27

 

2007
Finished seventh in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings with two wins, six top fives and 14 top 10s.

2006
Finished 16th in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points, earning one win and 12 top-10 finishes. Won one NASCAR Nationwide Series race.

2005
Competed in first Rolex 24 At Daytona, placing 15th in class in car shared by fellow NASCAR teammates Matt Kenseth and Greg Biffle. Claimed 10th in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points with three wins and 18 top 10s.

2004
Won NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title by eight points (fewest in series history) on strength of three wins, 10 top fives, 21 top 10s and a pole.  Held point lead over final eight races despite a DNF and dislodged wheel in season finale.

2003
Earned 11th in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points with four wins.

2002
Finished third in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points, winning four races.

2001
Finished 27th in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points, earning first career pole.

2000
Debuted in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with Roush Racing. Finished second in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points.

1999
Won NASCAR Southwest Series, NASCAR Touring title, youngest ever to win that title.

1998
Named Featherlite Southwest Series Rookie of the Year.

1996
Mustered Hobby Stock champion at Las Vegas Speedway Park. Named Legend Cars National Rookie of the Year and garnered Legend Cars Western States champion.

1995
Won Nevada State Dwarf Car title.

1994
Collected Nevada State Dwarf Car Rookie of the Year.