At the Mecum Auction held at Nashville Superspeedway, a collection of race cars once owned by NASCAR team owner Jack Roush was available for bidding. Among these was Greg Biffle’s 2004 Ford Taurus, sponsored by the National Guard, which was purchased by Cleetus McFarland for a winning bid of $47,000, culminating in a final price of $51,700.
A standout item was Kurt Busch’s No. 99 Exide Ford F-150 from his rookie year in the 2000 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, which sold for over $100,000, finishing at $110,000. Remarkably, Kurt Busch himself bought back his old truck during the auction. “I got my old truck back,” Kurt shared in a video while on a plane during the bidding. “It cost a bit more than I wanted to spend, but it goes to Jack’s pocket, and Jack helped me a lot.”
This specific truck was part of Kurt’s successful rookie season, during which he scored four wins and finished second in the championship. Over his illustrious career, Kurt Busch amassed 34 Cup victories, including the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series championship, while racing for five different teams and driving cars from four various manufacturers — a testament to his versatility and skill.
The auction featured 38 pieces of Roush Racing history. Kurt Busch’s truck commanded the highest price among all NASCAR-related Roush vehicles sold. Here is a complete list of the NASCAR and Roush items that changed hands at the Mecum Auction:
- Kurt Busch 2000 NASCAR Truck No. 99 Ford F-150: $110,000
- Carl Edwards 2011 NASCAR O’Reilly No. 60 Ford Mustang: $73,700
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 2011 NASCAR O’Reilly No. 6 Ford Mustang: $60,500
- Carl Edwards 2007 NASCAR Cup No. 99 Ford Fusion: $59,400
- Matt Kenseth 2003 NASCAR Cup No. 17 Ford Taurus: $58,300
- Jeff Burton 2000 NASCAR Cup No. 99 Ford Taurus: $55,000
- Carl Edwards 2008 NASCAR Cup No. 99 Ford Fusion: $55,000
- Greg Biffle 2004 NASCAR Cup No. 16 Ford Taurus: $51,700
- Colin Braun 2009 NASCAR Truck No. 6 Ford F-150: $46,200
- Greg Biffle/Carl Edwards 2009 No. 16 NASCAR O’Reilly Ford Fusion: $27,500
- Erik Darnell 2005 No. 06 NASCAR Truck Ford F-150: $24,200
- Mark Martin 2000 No. 60 NASCAR O’Reilly Ford Taurus: $23,100
- Matt Kenseth 2012 NASCAR Cup No. 17 Ford Fusion: $23,000
Fan Take: This auction not only celebrates the rich legacy of Roush Racing but also highlights the deep emotional connections drivers and fans have with these iconic machines. For NASCAR enthusiasts, owning a piece of racing history represents more than just memorabilia—it’s a tangible link to the sport’s thrilling past and a reminder of its enduring passion and competition.
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