Kurt Busch 2017 Season Recap

By Pat DeCola | Published: December 1, 2017 9

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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing, finished 14th in the 2017 Monster Energy Series standings. Here are the highlights from his 17th full-time year in NASCAR’s top level.

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Busch kicked off his year before the season even started by participating in the annual Monster Energy 'Doonies' event featuring Monster trucks, Monster Energy Girls and more.

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The Stewart-Haas driver continued his exciting start to 2017 by marrying his fiancee, Ashley, followed by a celebration with a special musical performance by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler.

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And as if things couldn't get any better for Busch to open the year, he picked up the first Daytona 500 victory of his career -- and celebrated in Victory Lane with fellow Monster Energy athlete Rob Gronkowski.

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Things took a turn for the scary in May, however, when Busch got to meet the 'Prince of Darkness,' himself, Ozzy Osbourne.

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Busch and his No. 41 team turned on the jets late in the regular season, churning out a 5.8 average finish in the five races leading up to the Monster Energy Series Playoffs.

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Following the tragedy in his hometown of Las Vegas, Busch created a garden memorial to honor the victims.

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After being eliminated from the playoffs, Busch and his team built some late-season momentum by earning the Coors Light Pole Award at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Busch confirmed his 2018 plans in a statement in mid-December: He will return to Stewart-Haas Racing in the No. 41 Ford. Stewart-Haas made it official Dec. 15.