Busch shows usual speed in recovery and on the race track

NASCAR Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Mike Helton, left, speaks with Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart following practice for Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star auto race in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn) NASCAR Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Mike Helton, left, speaks with Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart following practice for Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star auto race in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

By Associated Press May 15, 2015 1 min read

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) – Walking gingerly, his mood upbeat, Kyle Busch climbed back into his race car for the first time in almost three months.

He quickly settled into the No. 18 Toyota, got used to his new seat, and ripped the fastest lap in Friday’s practice session for the All-Star race.

Make no mistake, Rowdy has officially returned.

Busch broke his right leg and left foot in a Feb. 21 race at Daytona, and he missed 11 races before he was cleared this week to return for Saturday night’s $1 million exhibition.

He showed Friday he’s eager to prove he’s not missed a beat during his time away from the track.