NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Died Yesterday

NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Died Yesterday
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May 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Richard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch (8) is introduced before the start of the 2026 Wurth 400 cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

NASCAR’s Kyle Busch died yesterday, as the result of an undisclosed “severe illness.”  He was only 41 years old.

 

A statement from NASCAR called his passing “sudden and tragic,” adding that he was fierce, passionate, immensely skilled, and, quote, “cared deeply about the sport and fans.”

 

He’s survived by his wife Samantha and two children.

 

During a race on May 10th at Watkins Glen in New York state, Busch was struggling with a sinus cold that was worsened by the intense g-forces and elevation changes.

 

He radioed his crew toward the end of the race, asking a doctor to be ready with a “shot” for him.

 

But he also competed in two races last weekend.  And he was supposed to be on the track this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

 

Busch hit the cup series in 2005 and won Rookie of the Year, on his way to a legendary career.

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tweeted, quote, “Kyle was one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history.  No one can deny that.”

 

  

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