Kurt Busch clinches photo-finish IROC win at Laguna Seca
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
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Kurt Busch secured a victory in the International Race of Champions (IROC) at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on August 19, 2026. This win marks over two decades since his last IROC title in 2003. Busch received a crucial tip from racer Tyler Reddick prior to the event that contributed to his successful performance. This victory allows Busch to add the Unser Family Cup to his accolades, highlighting his enduring presence in the racing scene.
- •Kurt Busch wins the 2026 IROC at Laguna Seca.
- •The event took place on August 19, 2026.
- •Busch previously won the IROC title in 2003.
- •He received a strategy tip from Tyler Reddick.
- •Busch captures the Unser Family Cup with this victory.
- 4:08 PMRacer — How a tip from Tyler Reddick helped Kurt Busch claim a photo-finish IROC win at Laguna Seca
"Twenty-three years after he clinched the 2003 International Race of Champions title, taking down such prolific racing legends as Mark Martin, Jimmie Johnson and Helio Castroneves, Kurt Busch recently came up big at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca where he took possession of the Unser Family Cup after a frantic drag...
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