99 Ford for Roush Racing as a replacement for Nathan Haseleu, who was released midway in the 2001 season. Īt the age of 16, Busch began competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. īusch began his driving career in 1998, shortly after his 13th birthday from 1999 through 2001, Busch won over 65 races in legends car racing, winning two track championships at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring short-track, before moving to late models Busch scored ten victories in late model competition at the Bullring during the 2001 season. Busch worked in the family garage with his father and older brother Kurt as he grew, becoming crew chief for his brother's dwarf car team at age ten. Although he could not reach the throttle, Busch still was able to pick up the basics from his father Tom, who controlled the gas pedal as Busch drove the vehicle. His exposure to racing came at the age of six when he drove around the cul-de-sac of his family's Las Vegas neighborhood in a makeshift go-kart. Early life and career īusch was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is nicknamed " Rowdy" and " Wild Thing" for his driving style, " The Candy Man" due to his longtime sponsorship with Mars, Incorporated, " Shrub", as the younger brother of Kurt Busch and a small bush being called a shrub and the self-titled " KFB". He is the younger brother of 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Kurt Busch.
Busch is also a one-time WWE 24/7 Champion.
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Busch is currently 9th on the all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins list and his dominance of NASCAR's three major series has him ranked as one of the greatest racing drivers of all time. Busch is the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion and the 20 Cup Series champion. 51 Chevrolet Silverado for Kyle Busch Motorsports. 10 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing, part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No.
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Kyle Thomas Busch (born May 2, 1985) is an American professional stock car racing driver and racing team owner. Named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers (2023)Ģ004 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 ( Las Vegas)Ģ003 Carquest Auto Parts 300 ( Charlotte)Ģ005 Quaker Steak and Lube 200 ( Charlotte)Ģ023 Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 ( Las Vegas).2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Rookie of the Year.2004 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year.
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