In a moving ceremony, driver Kurt Busch, known for his strong character, showed a more sensitive side during his acceptance speech at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The event took place on Friday night, where Busch paid tribute to his former teammate at Roush Racing, Greg Biffle.
I can’t find the words, but you and I were like peanut butter and jelly when we raced together in the Cup. You were instrumental in me winning a championship.
Kurt Busch
Busch, along with Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick, were the honored drivers on this occasion. The 2004 Cup champion was selected in his first year of eligibility.Kurt Busch en el Salón de la Fama de la NASCAR junto a Harry Gant y Ray Hendrick.Known as “The Outlaw”, Busch was famous for his temper and was often embroiled in controversies. He won his only Cup championship in his fourth year in the series, at age 26. This was the first championship contested under the 10-race Chase format, and it came dramatically.
Busch won 43 races across NASCAR’s three national series, including 34 at the Cup level. He retired in 2023 after suffering a concussion following an accident at Pocono.
Harry Gant, 86 years old and known as “The Bandit”, was also selected in his seventh year of eligibility.
Hendrick, known as “Mr. Modified”, accumulated more than 700 victories in modified model and late model sportsman races from 1950 to 1988. He was elected from a group of five nominees from the Pioneer Ballot.
Hendrick’s son, Ronnie, accepted the award on behalf of his father, who passed away in 1990.
In addition, H.A. Wheeler, a race promoter, was honored with the Landmark Award for his contributions to the sport.
NASCAR presented team owner and motorsports innovator Jack Roush with the Bill France Award of Excellence this week, making him the first two-time winner of the award.
