The 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series was the 56th season of NASCAR Nextel Cup Series in the United States and the 33rd modern-era Cup series season. The season began on Saturday, February 7, and ended on
Kurt Busch, driving the No. 97 car, won the 2004 Nextel Cup Series championship.
Jimmie Johnson came in second behind Busch by 8 points.
Jeff Gordon came in third behind Busch by 16 points.
Kasey Kahne, the 2004 NASCAR Rookie of the Year.
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Kurt Thomas Busch is an American retired professional stock car racing driver. He is best known for competing in the NASCAR Cup Series from 2000 to 2022, last driving the number 45 Toyota Camry TRD fo
2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
…Cup Series in the United States and the 33rd modern-era Cup series season. The season began on Saturday, February 7, and ended on Sunday, November 21. Kurt Busch, who drove a Ford for Roush Racing, was the Nextel Cup champion. This was the first season that NASCAR utilized the Chase for the Nextel Cup format…
Busch at Sonoma Raceway in 2024
Busch (97) and Joe Nemechek (01) at Talladega Superspeedway in 2005
Busch celebrating after winning the 2006 Food City 500
Kurt Busch's 2008 Sprint Cup Series racecar