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Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has died, NASCAR confirmed Thursday. He was 41.”We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” the statement read.His family announced early Thursday that the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion had been hospitalized with a severe illness and wouldn’t compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.His family posted the medical update on social media and said he was undergoing treatment.“We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation,” the statement continued.The Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR released a joint statement later Thursday after Busch’s passing.”Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation,” the statement said. “He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans.”The statement added that “further updates will be shared as appropriate.”Busch is survived by his wife, Samantha, and his children, Brexton and Lennix.During a Cup Series race on May 10 at Watkins Glen, Busch radioed in to his crew requesting medical aid from Dr. Bill Heisel and a “shot” after the race. According to the TV broadcast, Busch had been struggling with a sinus cold that was exacerbated by the intense G-forces and elevation changes at the Upstate New York road course.Busch continued to race and finished eighth.Busch ranks 24th in the Cup Series standings, with two top-10 finishes in 12 races this season. The 41-year-old driver and Las Vegas native won championships in 2015 and 2019. Busch is in his fourth season at Richard Childress Racing after winning titles with Joe Gibbs Racing.His last win came in 2023, his first with RCR.One of NASCAR’s most polarizing personalities, Busch has won 234 races across the sport’s three national series, more than any driver in history.He has won 63 Cup Series races, including the 2018 Coca-Cola 600. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has died, NASCAR confirmed Thursday. He was 41.
“We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” the statement read.
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His family announced early Thursday that the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion had been hospitalized with a severe illness and wouldn’t compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.
His family posted the medical update on social media and said he was undergoing treatment.
“We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation,” the statement continued.
The Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR released a joint statement later Thursday after Busch’s passing.
“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation,” the statement said. “He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans.”
The statement added that “further updates will be shared as appropriate.”
Busch is survived by his wife, Samantha, and his children, Brexton and Lennix.
During a Cup Series race on May 10 at Watkins Glen, Busch radioed in to his crew requesting medical aid from Dr. Bill Heisel and a “shot” after the race. According to the TV broadcast, Busch had been struggling with a sinus cold that was exacerbated by the intense G-forces and elevation changes at the Upstate New York road course.
Busch continued to race and finished eighth.
Busch ranks 24th in the Cup Series standings, with two top-10 finishes in 12 races this season. The 41-year-old driver and Las Vegas native won championships in 2015 and 2019. Busch is in his fourth season at Richard Childress Racing after winning titles with Joe Gibbs Racing.
His last win came in 2023, his first with RCR.
One of NASCAR’s most polarizing personalities, Busch has won 234 races across the sport’s three national series, more than any driver in history.
He has won 63 Cup Series races, including the 2018 Coca-Cola 600.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
