Like Michael Buble once said, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And this Saturday, it was just Christmas in the air.” And for the veteran Kurt Busch, it was all about the Christmas spirit this holiday season. The former NASCAR driver who spends half his year in Phoenix is on a mission to give. And, with the latest update on his health, there is, after all, much to cheer about.

On Saturday, Kurt Busch did a Secret Santa. But, even though it didn’t go as well as he planned, we are sure the receiver was thrilled.

“Secret Santa Kurt Busch Style”

This Saturday, Kurt Busch visited the house of a fan to surprise him with a gift he would cherish. While one might argue that just the star racer’s visit would have been a gift enough, Kurt Busch decided to give him a Daytona 500 die-cast. However, when he rang the bell, no one answered. After all, it was a Saturday. And, obviously, the fans are thrilled.

On his Instagram, Kurt Busch said, “It is a Saturday before Christmas, and I have all the fan mail done. I have always prided myself on trying to get it all out before Christmas. And, so, one of the items that Don sent; I am gonna handle it myself. He is here in Phoenix – I live out here for about half a year – and, so we are just gonna see if he is home. If he is not, I have a note that says, ‘Sorry, I missed you’.”

Don is the name of the fan he surprised with a die-cast. He had sent Busch some items to sign. And Busch decided to do something more with his gift. He ended the video with a Merry Christmas wish to his fans. The fans called Busch a class act, and who can complain?

The NASCAR driver has 34 wins, with the 2004 Cup championship to his name. However, the driver’s style was aggressive resulting in him facing several fines and suspensions while driving. He had to take a pre-mature retirement owing to a freak accident in Pocono. But, despite everything, Busch has done fine for himself. He told Forbes last year, “I told Denny [Hamlin] that I had one good year in me, and I signed a two-year deal,” he said. “This would have been that swan song, Kevin Harvick retirement tour, but I’m glad that he’s going to have that opportunity.”

Busch has invested 23 years in NASCAR and is now working as a consultant for the 23XI Racing team. He is also a Monster Energy brand ambassador. It’s a partnership that has spanned almost a decade.

“I’m doing exactly what I want to do,” he said. “I don’t want to own a race team. I was getting older, and I wasn’t going to drive full-time. I have an unofficial PHD in this garage, and to give back to young engineers and young crew members. Just like yesterday on pit road, [for] this one young engineer, last year was his first ever NASCAR race. He didn’t do any Truck Series stuff, no Xfinity things. He was standing there like a deer in the headlights. This year, he says to me, ‘Dude, there is so much to thank you for because I know exactly where I need to be and exactly what I need to do’.”

The accident, the health issues, and the latest update

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In 2022, Kurt Busch had what looked like a minor accident. He was trying to qualify for the Pocono race, but the race ended his career. Apart from a concussion, he suffered from long-lingering vestibular issues. The issues can impact balance and lead to dizziness. After the accident, he could not obtain a medical clearance. Back then, he drove for 23XI, which replaced him with Ty Gibbs—meanwhile, the now 46-year-old driver worked on his recovery with a neurologist.

However, there is some good news on the horizon, both in terms of his health and his racing career. He said, “Right now, for 2025, I’m still endorsed with Monster Energy. I’m hopeful to get a light-duty type of clearance to race with my neurologist, which would then open up some opportunities for me; whether it’s late model races or I was invited to Race of Champions, which will be in Sydney in 2025. I’d love to go and represent the USA. This would give me an opportunity to go back for my third time.”

He added that he is due some more steps with the neurologist and feels the need to push his doctors. He also admitted to still feeling the effects of the crash at Pocono. Doesn’t his case remind us of one of the risks of high-speed motorsports?