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Kurt Busch Revives 'Hail Melon' Move, Stuns Fans Again

3/18/2025

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Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch brought excitement back to the track by recreating Ross Chastain's infamous 'Hail Melon' move in a viral social media clip. Despite retiring after a devastating crash in 2023, Busch proudly represented the U.S. at the Race of Champions in Australia and is now making waves in Japan, even as the daring maneuver remains banned.

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Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch brought excitement back to the track by recreating Ross Chastain's infamous 'Hail Melon' move in a viral social media clip. Despite retiring after a devastating crash in 2023, Busch proudly represented the U.S. at the Race of Champions in Australia and is now making waves in Japan, even as the daring maneuver remains banned.