KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - MAY 14: The #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, driven by Kurt Busch sits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 14, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NASCAR driver Kurt Busch: Wife Ashley files for divorce
Shane Walters
Kurt Busch has issued a statement
On Sunday, Kurt Busch drove to victory lane with 23XI Racing at Kansas Speedway. It was just the second win for the newly founded race team owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan.
Hear from Kurt Busch below.
It was the first win for Kurt Busch with his new team. He signed with the team for the 2022 season.
As her husband went to victory lane, Ashley Busch was quiet on social media. That led to people asking questions. Now, things have come to light…
Ashley Busch has filed for divorce as of May 9 TMZ reported. In the documents she noted their marriage was, “irretrievably broken.”
In the filing she also noted that last month, Kurt cut off her access to the joint bank accounts. She further claimed that Kurt is requesting her to leave the Florida home by June.
Kurt Busch issued the following statement, “Upon inquiry by various press outlets today, I am heartbroken to confirm that my wife Ashley and I are working to dissolve our marriage. Divorce is a personal and private matter and I hope our privacy will be respected.”
Kurt and Ashley Busch met in 2015. They were married in December 2016.