DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Decked in Monster gear, chugging a tall boy of the energy drink as he was flanked by scantily clad models, Kurt Busch celebrated the biggest race win of his career.

Kurt Busch‘s journey to NASCAR stardom began in 2000 with a Craftsman Truck Series rookie ... Busch earned 34 Cup Series wins in 776 starts, including a thrilling victory in the 2017 Daytona 500.

Next week, the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be voted on. Kurt Busch is on the ballot this year for the first time. Will Busch, the 2004 Cup Series champion, 34-time race winner, Daytona ...