Kurt Busch Opens Up About Having To Retire: "I Was In Outer Space"

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9 ай бұрын

Episode 23 of "Kenny Conversation" is 2004 NASCAR Cup champion Kurt Busch. In this clip Busch discusses the concussions that led to his retirement after 2022.
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@darwinfoster7420 9 ай бұрын

I have nothing but respect for Kurt

@BGPOND30 9 ай бұрын

Got to sit and chat with Kurt at the bull ring in Las Vegas last fall the guy completely and genuinely loves the sport to the fullest hates being out of the car he was totally down to earth and chatted with me like we had known each other are whole lives completely awesome person.

@tmklunk 9 ай бұрын

He definitely matured big time

@MonteD1 9 ай бұрын

I miss having Kurt on the track, but I am happy he's safe.

@KevinW8BRY 9 ай бұрын

Glad Kurt is doing so well. Sucks he had to go out that way. He is a true legend of the sport.

@timkis64 9 ай бұрын

if you think about it.kurt worked his way to the top of the cup series, TWICE. hats off to tom, he taught his boys a hell of a work ethic when they were young.even though he may have slipped up a bit with teaching them temper control.both kurt & kyle previously could go off like a cannon if the conditions were ripe.oh well, wisdom comes with maturity.

@George-on3zm 9 ай бұрын

Great interview

@juniorsutton8798 9 ай бұрын

Kurt is an will always be one of the greatest drivers an as a army veteran I love all he does for veterans and his respect for myself and other veterans

@timothysloan5195 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kenny, great interview with a real good driver! get well Kurt!

@mikes1292 9 ай бұрын

Bad ass guy, how much shit can one guy go through

@JSkunk3223 9 ай бұрын

I don’t have a million dollars. Concussions cost me my sports program, my job, my family, car wrecks, soccer balls, etc. I lost everything when someone blind sided me and I’ve never been the same. I lost it all, my behavior changed, no o e wanted me to listen. I understand the depression and why ppl with these CTE and just on the cusp. I’m always on the edge. Some good days, some not so much. Ppl just don’t get it, only ppl who are experiencing it. It sucks. Hanging on. Thanks for putting yourself out there. Jr ant crazy. With I had a million bucks. Good luck athletes

@michaelsnyder2218 9 ай бұрын

Huge Respect for Kurt❤❤ ❤ Like a timex Took a Lickin but STILLA TICKIN 💯💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@jamesgongora112 9 ай бұрын

Grateful 🙏 that Kurt is doing well. Thank you for having Kurt as a guest Kenny.

@jimmysommer1867 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Kenny Kurt Busch I always followed you and I'm so proud and respect your decision I just want to say I will miss you

@Rob_Basich 9 ай бұрын

I used to really dislike Kurt. As he got older, he changed a lot and became great behind the mic. Always a good driver.

@POWERSAVIATION 9 ай бұрын

KB was my favorite driver. Intense and all in, all the time!

@Mark_Demaline 9 ай бұрын

Go Kurt! 🙏💯🏁

@KennyWallace36 9 ай бұрын

Mark!

@aszilagyi100 9 ай бұрын

I’m sure kurt doesn’t remember? But I was the data guy. At Ford Racing. Assigned to the Jack Roush truck racing team. And was proud to teach him all about racing data collection!

@kentstephens4770 9 ай бұрын

Hate to see Kurt go out like that. Good decision though. Much respect for Kurt. He proved he was good.

@ryanjones4106 9 ай бұрын

You’re a legend Kurt! Glad to see you doing okay and still involved with racing from the management side of things. Tyler was lucky to have a great mentor! I think it really shows, he’s been performing well!

@oldiesfan60 9 ай бұрын

kurt was so great at development first with furniture row racing in the 78...the colorado team...then in the 1 for chip ganassi...and i had no doubt he would have done the same in the 45 for 23xi had it not been for health issues...he matured into a terrific racer i hope he stays on as a consultant for one of the teams as he has some great input

@chrisr778 9 ай бұрын

I have much more respect for Kurt now. Hope he can get healed up! Great interview Kenny!

@wegottafishdude 9 ай бұрын

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff Kenny

@packisbetter90 9 ай бұрын

My favorite driver ever. Still sad how it ended.

@justingillott1184 9 ай бұрын

I hope that Kurt continues to improve. In the off chance that he reads these comments, I highly recommend that he researches and/or contacts a gentleman by the name of Dr. Shawn Baker. He has a large presence on social media and does great work using dietary changes to help reduce inflammation, arthritis, etc.

@jasondayton1581 9 ай бұрын

Both Busch brothers...always my favorites. Raw deal for Kurt...but his health is the important thing.

@chainraiderdiscgolf 9 ай бұрын

I remembered when he started in cup and now he is retired. So many of the greats when I became a hardcore fan are no longer racing. Denny, Kevin, Kyle and Martin are my OGs that I love seeing still racing!

@alkennedy1124 9 ай бұрын

Go getttt at the dome concussions are no joke so go get them at the dome tell Kurt to take it easy thanks buddy thanks BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏

@MichaelPate-michaelkpate 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't a Kurt fan for most of his career but was at the end. It sucks that he didn't get to choose.

@clintpitney3918 9 ай бұрын

The kid was a drag. Never cared for him. But, what a man he has become! I really like him now.

@billdncn 9 ай бұрын

Miss Kurt... Jimmy Spencer, not so much, Lol jk'ing. Kurt is a Bush, Kyle is a Shrub, jk'ing again. Hope to see you around more. Best of luck

@craigparrish3582 9 ай бұрын

Hate it for kurt . He was such a great racer. I dont think alot of folks are aware of the terrible blows these guys take and the problems they can have .

@c.johnweir182 9 ай бұрын

Repost? I thought I watch this yesterday?

@KennyWallace36 9 ай бұрын

long version was Tuesday, we always break it down into segments after

@c.johnweir182 9 ай бұрын

@@KennyWallace36 Got ya.

@sametozkan9175 9 ай бұрын

So sad Kurt Busch and Jerry Nadeau's career are over.

@2448207 9 ай бұрын

LOOOL..... !!? Did Kurt say, "Gan-nasty'?? 🤣🤪😜🥸😝

@Turner.1 9 ай бұрын

Outer space,,,my safe place

@charliewhite3992 9 ай бұрын

Wait til you get old cost a lot of money to stay alive crazy if I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself lol

@TJ89741 9 ай бұрын

Such a shame I loved watching him race. I blame that damn unsafe Gen 7 car.

@tankerboysabot 9 ай бұрын

1. For any NASCAR or any other racer, if you experience head trauma, get checked out right away. 2. Kurt, look into ayahuasca therapy, it might help reconnect those lost neurons.

@Z17xMachine 9 ай бұрын

I believe NASCAR should be held liable for Kurt. I believe NASCAR gave Kurt money to avoid a lawsuit. Remember Mauricia Grant? Yeah I do too.

@racinRichie70 9 ай бұрын

Was certainly not a Kurt fan, I really was not, as years went and Kurt grew , I would be proud too wear a Kurt Busch hat or tshirt , I see Kyle changing but , no

@Az3fan 9 ай бұрын

Funny football players say they are recovered from a concussion, in hours....

@beckyumphrey2626 9 ай бұрын

Mental conditions from brain trauma are horrible. People start.doubting you and it.messes.with your mind.

@lesmawson7298 9 ай бұрын

Kurt, did you at least punch out Larson?

@phrotojoe 9 ай бұрын

2024 Nascar schedule sucks Kenny

@JSkunk3223 9 ай бұрын

A career ended to soon. Several other to mention

@williamhodgden8970 9 ай бұрын

Speedways have done damage to drivers. Even lives lost. They are boring to watch. Don't need them. I would rather watch more Bristol races over speedways.