Kyle Busch, Brother Kurt Named to 2027 Motorsports Hall of Fame Class

Kyle Busch and his older brother Kurt Busch have been named to the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The announcement, made on Friday, Oct. 23, honors the brothers alongside former NASCAR executive Mike Helton and four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears. The formal induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on Jan. 23, 2027, in Concord, North Carolina.

The induction honors Kyle Busch's record-setting career, which includes two Cup Series championships and an all-time record of 234 national series victories, following his death in May at age 41. Kurt Busch enters the class boasting 34 Cup Series wins, including the 2004 championship and the 2017 Daytona 500, having also been selected for the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame.