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Kurt Busch Retires, Plans Comeback for 2025 Race

11/17/2025

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Kurt Busch retired from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition in 2023 after 23 seasons.
The July 2022 Pocono Raceway crash caused concussions and vestibular issues, sidelining him and causing emotional struggles.
Kurt Busch remains involved with NASCAR as a consultant for 23XI Racing and plans to return to racing in the 2025 Race of Champions.
He proposed a five-race playoff finale with various track types and retained regular-season points.

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Story summary

Kurt Busch retired from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition in 2023 after 23 seasons.
The July 2022 Pocono Raceway crash caused concussions and vestibular issues, sidelining him and causing emotional struggles.
Kurt Busch remains involved with NASCAR as a consultant for 23XI Racing and plans to return to racing in the 2025 Race of Champions.
He proposed a five-race playoff finale with various track types and retained regular-season points.