Kyle and Kurt Busch named to 2027 Motorsports Hall of Fame class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Kyle Busch and his brother Kurt Busch headline the 2027 National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame class. The announcement was made on October 23, 2026, recognizing the remarkable careers of both drivers, particularly Kyle's achievements prior to his passing in May 2026. Alongside them, former NASCAR executive Mike Helton and four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears also received inductions. The ceremony will take place on January 23, 2027, in Concord, North Carolina, marking another significant chapter in the Busch family legacy in racing.
- •Kyle Busch won two Cup Series championships and 63 races.
- •Kurt Busch claimed the 2004 Cup Series championship and 34 victories.
- •Induction ceremony scheduled for January 23, 2027, in Concord, North Carolina.
- •Mike Helton and Rick Mears also join the Hall of Fame class.
- •Kyle Busch's induction comes posthumously following his death in May 2026.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Busch, Brother Kurt Named to 2027 Motorsports Hall of Fame Class
"Kyle Busch will receive another posthumous honor as he and brother Kurt headline the 2027 National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame class.
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