The University of Arizona's pedigree for producing great athletes isn't limited to the school's 18 scholarship varsity sports. NASCAR driver Kurt Busch may have never suited up in red and blue, but his time as a student at Arizona fueled his racing career.

Drivers Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant were voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday, while executive Humpy Wheeler was named the Landmark Award winner for his contribution to the sport.

Kurt Busch had unquestionable talent when he made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2000, but had to learn respect throughout the course of his 23-year career. After being elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame,