Kurt Busch purchases his 2000 Roush racing truck for $110,000
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Kurt Busch bought his former No. 99 Exide Ford F-150 from Roush Racing for $110,000 at Mecum's Nashville auction on October 2, 2026. This truck, used in the 2000 Craftsman Truck Series, sold during an auction that amassed over $73 million in sales. Busch's relationship with Roush Racing ended on negative terms in 2005 after a public incident, but he expressed appreciation for the team while bidding. Following the purchase, Busch plans to have the truck's motor refreshed while preserving its original body, which is vital for maintaining its historical value.
- •Kurt Busch bought the truck at Mecum's first Nashville auction.
- •The truck sold for $110,000, part of a $73 million auction.
- •Busch thanked Jack Roush while bidding on the truck.
- •He plans to refresh the motor but keep the original body intact.
- •The sale signals increased value in Truck Series racing collectibles.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kurt Busch Buys Back His 2000 Roush Race Truck at Mecum Nashville
"Most people who walk out on a job in 2005 never send their old boss a six-figure payment. Kurt Busch just did, for an old pickup. Busch was the buyer of the No. 99 Exide Ford F-150 he raced for Roush Racing in the 2000 Craftsman Truck Series. The truck sold for $110,000 at Mecum's first Nashville sale. It came from the Roush Automotive Collection, which Mecum offered at an auction that, by its own count, generated more than $73 million in sales. motorsportsnewswire What he actually bought The Me
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