[Kurt] Busch, the 2004 Cup Series champion, hasn’t driven a race car since he suffered a head injury July 23 when his car hit the wall during a qualifying lap at Pocono Raceway. The long process of recovery began a few days later, and it continues, even as Busch serves as a consultant with the 23XI Racing team and fulfills various sponsor commitments.
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Busch said Friday that he and his doctors believe he will have a full recovery, but doubts remain if he will race again and, if so, at what level.
“I just know I’m not 100% to race with these guys at this level,” he said. “Could I go do a (Sports Car Club of America) club race next week? Probably not wise. Just when I have my head in the headrest and with that movement, that bothers me. I’ve made progress since August, and I believe there will be a full recovery. But the balance and eye movement now are getting interest.”
Although Busch, 44, clings to the idea that he could race again, he also seems to have accepted the possibility that his career on the fast asphalt might be over.
— NBC Sports —