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All of Kurt Busch’s NASCAR Cup Series victories
By Staff Report | Published: May 16, 2022 34
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1. March 24, 2002, Bristol Motor Speedway
Food City 500
After going winless in his rookie year in 2001, Kurt Busch landed in Victory Lane at Bristol Motor Speedway. Racing for then-team owner Jack Roush, Busch led 89 laps around the short track, beating out Jimmy Spencer and Ricky Rudd for the win.
Food City 500
After going winless in his rookie year in 2001, Kurt Busch landed in Victory Lane at Bristol Motor Speedway. Racing for then-team owner Jack Roush, Busch led 89 laps around the short track, beating out Jimmy Spencer and Ricky Rudd for the win.
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2. Oct. 20, 2002, Martinsville Speedway, Old Dominion 500
Ward Burton, Ricky Craven and Busch dominated the fall running of the Cup race at Martinsville, but it was Busch who came up with the W, crossing the finish line .460 seconds before runner-up Johnny Benson Jr.
Ward Burton, Ricky Craven and Busch dominated the fall running of the Cup race at Martinsville, but it was Busch who came up with the W, crossing the finish line .460 seconds before runner-up Johnny Benson Jr.
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3. Oct. 27, 2002, Atlanta Motor Speedway, NAPA 500
Busch was back in Victory Lane a week after his Martinsville win -- this time, at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the first time in his career.
Busch was back in Victory Lane a week after his Martinsville win -- this time, at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the first time in his career.
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4. Nov. 17, 2002, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Ford 400
He may not have been contending for the 2002 championship -- won by Tony Stewart -- but Busch was celebrating in Victory Lane following the finale at Homestead, his first career win at the Florida oval.
He may not have been contending for the 2002 championship -- won by Tony Stewart -- but Busch was celebrating in Victory Lane following the finale at Homestead, his first career win at the Florida oval.
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5. March 23, 2003, Bristol Motor Speedway, Food City 500
Returning to the site of his first win, Busch crossed the finish line .39 seconds over Matt Kenseth to earn his second career victory at Bristol.
Returning to the site of his first win, Busch crossed the finish line .39 seconds over Matt Kenseth to earn his second career victory at Bristol.
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6. April 27, 2003, Auto Club Speedway, Auto Club 500
Busch outlasted Cup veterans Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace and Bill Elliott to earn his first career win at the Fontana, California track.
Busch outlasted Cup veterans Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace and Bill Elliott to earn his first career win at the Fontana, California track.
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7. June 15, 2003, Michigan International Speedway, Sirius 400
Despite pacing the field for only 24 of the 200 laps, Busch came away from Michigan with his first victory at the Irish Hills track in 2003.
Despite pacing the field for only 24 of the 200 laps, Busch came away from Michigan with his first victory at the Irish Hills track in 2003.
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8. Aug. 23, 2003, Bristol Motor Speedway, Sharpie 500
Busch completed his first career track sweep in 2003, taking the checkered flag at both Bristol races.
Busch completed his first career track sweep in 2003, taking the checkered flag at both Bristol races.
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9. March 28, 2004, Bristol Motor Speedway, Food City 500
The reigning race winner, Busch continued his winning streak at Bristol in spring 2004, leading 119 laps in a .428-second victory over Rusty Wallace.
The reigning race winner, Busch continued his winning streak at Bristol in spring 2004, leading 119 laps in a .428-second victory over Rusty Wallace.
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10. July 25, 2004, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Siemens 300
Leading 110 laps, Busch and Ryan Newman (187 laps) were in command the whole time in the 300-lap race at New Hampshire. Busch ultimately prevailed over Jeff Gordon, crossing the finish line .607 seconds before the No. 24 Chevrolet.
Leading 110 laps, Busch and Ryan Newman (187 laps) were in command the whole time in the 300-lap race at New Hampshire. Busch ultimately prevailed over Jeff Gordon, crossing the finish line .607 seconds before the No. 24 Chevrolet.
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11. Sept. 19, 2004, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sylvania 300
Now in the early stages of the playoffs, Busch pulled off another track sweep at New Hampshire, beating out fellow playoff competitors Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Busch went on to win the 2004 Cup championship at season's end, beating Jimmie Johnson by eight points in the final standings.
Now in the early stages of the playoffs, Busch pulled off another track sweep at New Hampshire, beating out fellow playoff competitors Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Busch went on to win the 2004 Cup championship at season's end, beating Jimmie Johnson by eight points in the final standings.
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12. April 23, 2005, Phoenix Raceway, Subway Fresh 500
Coming off his '04 title, Busch made it back to Victory Lane in April, leading 219 of the 312 laps at the desert track en route to the win.
Coming off his '04 title, Busch made it back to Victory Lane in April, leading 219 of the 312 laps at the desert track en route to the win.
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13. July 24, 2005, Pocono Raceway, Pennsylvania 500
Busch earned his first victory at "The Tricky Triangle," in 2005, pacing the field for a race-high 131 laps.
Busch earned his first victory at "The Tricky Triangle," in 2005, pacing the field for a race-high 131 laps.
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14. Sept. 10, 2005, Richmond Raceway, Chevy Rock & Roll 400
Having dominated the Virginia track with 185 laps led, Busch earned a win at Richmond.
Having dominated the Virginia track with 185 laps led, Busch earned a win at Richmond.
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15. March 26, 2006, Bristol Motor Speedway, Food City 500
In the final laps of the race, Busch tapped the bumper of former teammate and current race leader Matt Kenseth to take the lead. He then held off a charging Kevin Harvick to earn his first win with new team owner Roger Penske.
In the final laps of the race, Busch tapped the bumper of former teammate and current race leader Matt Kenseth to take the lead. He then held off a charging Kevin Harvick to earn his first win with new team owner Roger Penske.
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16. Aug. 5, 2007, Pocono Raceway, Pennsylvania 500
Busch ended a 51-race winless streak with a 4.131-second victory at Pocono over runner-up Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Busch ended a 51-race winless streak with a 4.131-second victory at Pocono over runner-up Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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17. Aug. 21, 2007, Michigan International Speedway, 3M Performance 400
Busch earned his second career victory at the Irish Hills track, crossing the finish line .495 seconds before second-place Martin Truex Jr.
Busch earned his second career victory at the Irish Hills track, crossing the finish line .495 seconds before second-place Martin Truex Jr.
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18. June 29, 2008, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Lenox Industrial Tools 301
Busch recorded his lone victory of 2008 in a rain-shortened race in Loudon, New Hampshire.
Busch recorded his lone victory of 2008 in a rain-shortened race in Loudon, New Hampshire.
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19. March 8, 2009, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kobalt Tools 500
Busch's Blue Deuce dominated the race, leading 234 laps and narrowly grabbed the victory by .332 seconds over Jeff Gordon during a green-white-checkered finish.
Busch's Blue Deuce dominated the race, leading 234 laps and narrowly grabbed the victory by .332 seconds over Jeff Gordon during a green-white-checkered finish.
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20. Nov. 8, 2009, Texas Motor Speedway, Dickies 500
After starting third, Busch led 89 laps en route to his first win at Texas and final win of the 2009 season. He finished fourth in the final driver standings.
After starting third, Busch led 89 laps en route to his first win at Texas and final win of the 2009 season. He finished fourth in the final driver standings.
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21. March 7, 2010, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kobalt Tools 500
Leading 129 laps around the Georgia track, Busch won the Atlanta race for the second straight season.
Leading 129 laps around the Georgia track, Busch won the Atlanta race for the second straight season.
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22. May 30, 2010, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Coca-Cola 600
The longest race on the NASCAR circuit, Busch led a dominant 252 of 400 laps in the 2010 Coca-Cola 600, winning the endurance battle by .737 seconds over Jamie McMurray. This marked Busch's first career Coca-Cola 600 victory.
The longest race on the NASCAR circuit, Busch led a dominant 252 of 400 laps in the 2010 Coca-Cola 600, winning the endurance battle by .737 seconds over Jamie McMurray. This marked Busch's first career Coca-Cola 600 victory.
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23. June 26, 2011, Sonoma Raceway, Toyota/Save Mart 350
Pacing the field for 76 laps in the No. 22, Busch recorded his first career Cup road course victory in 2011 at the Sonoma, California, track.
Pacing the field for 76 laps in the No. 22, Busch recorded his first career Cup road course victory in 2011 at the Sonoma, California, track.
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24. Oct. 2, 2011, Dover Motor Speedway, AAA 400
Fellow Chase competitors Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards dominated at the Monster Mile, but it was Busch who came up with the checkered flag, his second win of the season and first win during the '11 playoffs.
Fellow Chase competitors Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards dominated at the Monster Mile, but it was Busch who came up with the checkered flag, his second win of the season and first win during the '11 playoffs.
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25. March 30, 2014, Martinsville Speedway, STP 500
Busch snapped an 83-race winless streak with a victory over Jimmie Johnson at "The Paperclip" driving the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet.
Busch snapped an 83-race winless streak with a victory over Jimmie Johnson at "The Paperclip" driving the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet.
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26. April 26, 2015, Richmond Raceway, Toyota Owners 400
After leading a race-high 291 laps, the Stewart-Haas wheelman earned his first victory of the season at Richmond Raceway, virtually punching his ticket to the 2015 playoffs.
After leading a race-high 291 laps, the Stewart-Haas wheelman earned his first victory of the season at Richmond Raceway, virtually punching his ticket to the 2015 playoffs.
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27. June 14, 2015, Michigan International Speedway, Quicken Loans 400
Busch posted his final 2015 victory in a rain-shortened race at Michigan International Speedway after leading six laps. Due to ongoing rain, the No. 41 team even celebrated in a makeshift indoor Victory Lane.
Busch posted his final 2015 victory in a rain-shortened race at Michigan International Speedway after leading six laps. Due to ongoing rain, the No. 41 team even celebrated in a makeshift indoor Victory Lane.
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28. June 6, 2016, Pocono Raceway, Axalta 'We Paint Winners' 400
Busch managed to save enough fuel to outlast Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski in a race that saw a remarkable amount of cautions and pit strategy at play.
Busch managed to save enough fuel to outlast Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski in a race that saw a remarkable amount of cautions and pit strategy at play.
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29. Feb. 26, 2017, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona 500
Busch carved out a slice of history by winning his first "Great American Race" in a last-lap pass to cross the start/finish line ahead of the entire field. He may have only led for one lap, but it was the most important one.
Busch carved out a slice of history by winning his first "Great American Race" in a last-lap pass to cross the start/finish line ahead of the entire field. He may have only led for one lap, but it was the most important one.
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30. Aug. 18, 2018, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol Night Race
Busch saw his car come to life late in the race at Bristol, leading the final 24 laps for the 30th victory of his Cup career and sixth win at Bristol.
Busch saw his car come to life late in the race at Bristol, leading the final 24 laps for the 30th victory of his Cup career and sixth win at Bristol.
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31. July 13, 2019, Kentucky Speedway, Quaker State 400
After a late caution pushed the race into overtime, Busch made a last-lap pass on the outside of his brother Kyle to claim his first win of the 2019 season and first ever win at the track.
After a late caution pushed the race into overtime, Busch made a last-lap pass on the outside of his brother Kyle to claim his first win of the 2019 season and first ever win at the track.
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32. Sept. 27, 2020, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, South Point 400
Busch nabbed his first win in 22 tries at his hometown track and if that wasn't big enough, this victory locked him in to the Round of 8 of the NASCAR Playoffs.
Busch nabbed his first win in 22 tries at his hometown track and if that wasn't big enough, this victory locked him in to the Round of 8 of the NASCAR Playoffs.
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33. July 11, 2021, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart
Under intense pressure from younger brother Kyle Busch, Kurt held him off in the closing laps with help from Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Ross Chastain. The win, Kurt's first of the season, locked him into the NASCAR Playoffs and gave him a chance at another championship title.
Under intense pressure from younger brother Kyle Busch, Kurt held him off in the closing laps with help from Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Ross Chastain. The win, Kurt's first of the season, locked him into the NASCAR Playoffs and gave him a chance at another championship title.
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34. May 15, 2022, Kansas Speedway, AdventHealth400
Busch has had his share of sweet wins in his career, but this one surely has to be one of the coolest. Sporting the No. 45 Jumpman scheme of team owner Michael Jordan, Busch rose to the occasion and sped by Kyle Larson to win in the closing laps.
Busch has had his share of sweet wins in his career, but this one surely has to be one of the coolest. Sporting the No. 45 Jumpman scheme of team owner Michael Jordan, Busch rose to the occasion and sped by Kyle Larson to win in the closing laps.