Kurt Busch Hangs On To Win $1 Million, NASCAR’s All-Star Race at Charlotte

The old saying goes, "If you ain't first, you're last." That statement certainly held true Saturday night, as Kurt Busch won NASCAR's All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, cashing in on the winner's grand prize of $1 million. Capitalizing on a tangle between race leader Denny Hamlin and younger brother Kyle Busch on lap 93 of 100, the elder Busch blasted his "Blue Deuce" from fifth to first and never looked back, avoiding two late cautions and holding off a fast-charging Martin Truex, Jr. for the victory. As Busch crossed the finish line for his first career All-Star race win, younger brother Kyle sat waiting at Hamlin's hauler. Battling for the lead on lap 93, Kyle Busch tried to squeeze by teammate Denny Hamlin on the outside, but ra...

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