Remember the time when a 10-year-old Ross Chastain mistook Casey Mears for Jimmie Johnson and didn’t realize it until after he got an autograph? Absolute gold. In NASCAR, mistaken identity isn’t just something fans joke about. It’s happened on more than one occasion, both on and off the track. From drivers mixing up their pit crews to broadcasters confusing one driver for another in the heat of the moment, these mix-ups often add a lighthearted twist to the intensity of racing.

And just when you thought social media might clean that up, it made it even better. One scroll, one story post, and suddenly the internet is convinced that Kyle Busch’s brother’s long-lost twin is roaming pit road. You read that right! This truly is a hilarious turn of events, so buckle up, it’s another classic “wait, who’s who?” moment.

Toby Price’s ‘stunt double’ joke sends Kurt Busch into meme mode

Australian motorsport legend Toby Price casually dropped one of the funniest posts NASCAR fans have seen all season. In an Instagram Story, Price posted a photo of NASCAR icon Kurt Busch with the caption, “New stunt double, you ever need me @kurtbusch just let me know.” And honestly, the resemblance was uncanny.

Kurt Busch, never one to miss out on a good joke, reshared the story with a playful warning. “Careful, there is a lot of baggage in the fine print.” Classic Kurt Busch; a little humor mixed with a self-deprecating jab about his well-documented rollercoaster of a career. So, what’s the story behind this playful exchange?

Well, turns out it wasn’t entirely random. If you Google “Kurt Busch,” the first image that pops up is actually of Toby Price. Yep! Motocross and rally star Toby Price, not the 2004 NASCAR Cup champ. The mix-up happened when Daily Express US accidentally credited a photo of Price as Kurt Busch in an article covering The Race of Champions. The internet (including Busch and Price themselves), as it does, ran with it.

At the 2025 Race of Champions held at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, motorsport stars from around the world gathered to battle on a spectacular 1km side-by-side asphalt track. Among the competitors were NASCAR’s Kurt Busch and Australian off-road legend Toby Price. They both represented Team USA and Team Australia, respectively. While Team France ultimately won the Nations Cup ahead of Team Australia, Busch and Price delivered thrilling performances.

And now, thanks to one headline blunder, the two racers might be forever linked in NASCAR meme history. It’s the kind of harmless, good-natured mix-up fans live for. With both drivers known for their sense of humor, don’t be surprised if this “stunt double” gag makes another appearance before the season’s out.

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Kurt gives an update on his NASCAR future

Kurt Busch’s return to the driver’s seat at the 2025 Race of Champions was a welcome sight for NASCAR fans. But the 2004 Cup Series champion is keeping expectations realistic about a full-scale comeback. After his career was derailed by a serious concussion at Pocono in 2022, Busch has spent the past two years focused on recovery and rehabilitation.

“I’m feeling much, much better since the summer wreck in 2022 and all of the different physical therapy, different neurologist visits,” Busch said, reflecting on the taxing journey of constant medical appointments and therapies. His appearance alongside Travis Pastrana at the ROC marked his first competitive outing since his injury. Busch described the event as a perfect step in his gradual return to motorsport.

He emphasized that while he’s been enjoying track days and driving a variety of cars, including a Radical at 170 mph. While he had initially hinted that a return to NASCAR wasn’t happening again, a cryptic Instagram post by Kurt Busch on March 27th hints otherwise.

In the post, he shared an image from his Advent Health 400 win in 2002 with his #45 car and the text ‘45 days.’ The caption continued it with, “…and counting 👀.” This naturally sent fans into a frenzy. They right away started speculating that Busch might be eyeing a surprise return. Perhaps even in the No. 45 car for 23XI Racing, the team he last raced for before stepping away.

While Kurt has made no official announcement, the timing of the post, paired with his ROC outing, has reignited hope among fans. They are now craving one more chapter from the veteran. For now, Kurt Busch is keeping his cards close to the chest. But with a growing list of track days, a Race of Champions run, and cryptic teasers, the door, once seemingly closed, might be cracked open again.