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MY FAVORITES WITH Kurt Busch

NASCAR veteran Kurt Busch is all about having fun these days, and the driver of the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing is enjoying his time as a NASCAR elder statesman. But there are plenty of fans who don’t know the behind-the-scenes story of the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion. Besides his success on the race track, the oldest of the Busch brothers is a dedicated husband who is certainly celebrating life in his 40s. Let’s get to know Kurt Busch.

BY JOSEPH WOLKIN

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?

I LOVE THE

islands, whether it’s the Caribbean or wherever there is a beach and palm trees.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GO-TO DRINK?

MONSTER ENERGY,

the lemonade tea.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF RACING MEMORABILIA?

I WOULD SAY MY

championship trophy from 2004. That was a lifelong dream and challenge, and I made it to the top of motorsports.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?

I LOVE MY

mom’s Italian cooking.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?

MY FAVORITE

racing movie is “Six Pack” with Kenny Rogers back in the day, running the dirt tracks and trying to get to the Grand National circuit. He took six kids under his wings to better their lives.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ACTOR?

I’D GO WITH Tom Cruise.