Kurt Busch to miss start of NASCAR playoffs

Kurt Busch will miss the beginning of NASCAR playoffs with concussion-like symptoms, thereby creating a second open spot in the 16-driver field for Saturday's regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.

On Thursday, 23XI Racing withdrew its medical waiver that was keeping Busch's spot in the playoffs.

Busch, 44, has been out since he crashed in qualifying at Pocono Raceway on July 23.

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