The University of Arizona's pedigree for producing great athletes isn't limited to the school's 18 scholarship varsity sports. NASCAR driver Kurt Busch may have never suited up in red and blue, but his time as a student at Arizona fueled his racing career.

Kurt Busch had unquestionable talent when he made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2000, but had to learn respect throughout the course of his 23-year career. After being elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame,

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick were elected into the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 Tuesday with Humpy Wheeler named the Landmark Award winner.