Kurt Busch’s 2000 Ford F‑150, the chassis that helped him finish second in the Craftsman Truck Series, fetched $110,000 at the Mecum Auction held in Nashville Superspeedway, topping the auction’s table of Roush Racing memorabilia.
Roush Racing’s Auction Highlights
Jack Roush’s fleet of race cars, a testament to the team’s storied past, was scattered across the auction deck. The event featured thirty‑eight Roush assets, ranging from Cup Series stars to early‑career trucks. Below is a list of the cars that changed hands and their final prices.
- Kurt Busch, 2000 NASCAR Truck Series 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 Series No. 99 Ford Fusion – $59,400
- Matt Kenseth, 2003 NASCAR Cup Series No. 17 Ford Taurus – $58,300
- Jeff Burton, 2000 NASCAR Cup Series No. 99 Ford Taurus – $55,000
- Carl Edwards, 2008 NASCAR Cup Series No. 99 Ford Fusion – $55,000
- Greg Biffle, 2004 NASCAR Cup Series No. 16 Ford Taurus – $51,700
- Colin Braun, 2009 NASCAR Truck Series No. 6 Ford F‑150 – $46,200
- Greg Biffle/Carl Edwards, 2009 O’Reilly Ford Fusion – $27,500
- Erik Darnell, 2005 O’Reilly No. 06 Truck Ford F‑150 – $24,200
- Mark Martin, 2000 O’Reilly No. 60 Ford Taurus – $23,100
- Matt Kenseth, 2012 NASCAR Cup Series No. 17 Ford Fusion – $23,000
The Return of the 2004 National Guard Taurus
Greg Biffle’s 2004 National Guard‑sponsored Ford Taurus did not remain in the dealership lot. Its final bid, driven by Cleetus McFarland, climbed to $47,000, and the vehicle closed at $51,700.
Driver Sign–On Deals and Game Day Strategy
The auction captured four vehicles that were pivotal to rookie seasons: Kurt Busch’s 2000 truck, which earned him a victory at Dover; the various models raced by Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth during successful Cup campaigns; and earlier trucks fielded by Erik Darnell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. The diversity of cars highlighted Roush’s collaboration with multiple manufacturers while maintaining competitive performance across series.
Knocking on the Doors of Roush’s Legacy
With Kurt Busch buying back his original truck, the narrative closed on a chapter of ownership and competition. Busch’s win at Dover—where he used that exact chassis—and his subsequent Hall of Fame career, which includes a 2004 Cup Series title and 34 Cup victories, underline the aircraft that stitched Roush’s rich tapestry. The auction’s thirty‑eight pieces now represent the electrical history of the team, and the record prices signal the market’s appetite for authentic NASCAR heritage.
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