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,

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 said he was in "race mode" again Tuesday, awaiting the anxious moment of hearing the Hall of Fame's call for the Class of 2026.