After the news came in that Kurt Busch of 23XI Racing will not be able to take part in the playoffs, the team retracted their playoff waiver. Now, this potentially opens up another key slot for some lucky driver in the playoffs.

In light of all this, Kurt’s brother and fellow driver Kyle Busch has given an update on the situation.

During the interview, when asked if he is worried about Kurt, Busch said, “this Kurt Busch not being in the race car is not Kurt Busch’s decision. It’s someone else’s. So that’s what stinks too but also that’s what keeps us from ourselves and going out there and racing hurt is those around the sport and the doctors in which he has to deal with. Yeah, it’s tough for sure.”

He added, “It’s not easy, but he’s fine. He’s I don’t know how to say this politely. But he’s not knocked himself stupid.”

“He’s, he’s very well aware of the decisions and the repercussions of those that he’s making. So I give him full vote or full credit for making those.”

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Kyle Busch explained that it was not his brother’s decision to not race in the playoffs but rather somebody else’s to deem him fit enough to go racing.

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As NASCAR heads toward the final race of the regular season at Daytona International Speedway, two spots remain for two lucky drivers to get themselves into the playoffs. Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr may have to battle it out for the win in order to secure their spot.

However, if some other driver, gets lucky enough to secure the win, Blaney and Truex might not qualify for the playoffs. Another driver everyone has their eyes on to challenge for the final two spots in the playoffs is Bubba Wallace.

The 23XI racing team’s driver has previously been relatively good at the Daytona races, consistently appearing in second place in his last two races at the track. He is hopeful to make it work given his record at the track.

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Wallace has also been considered to be good at a superspeedway. Back in 2021, he picked up his first Cup win at the Talladega Superspeedway.