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In the final win of his career, Kyle Busch celebrated “because you never know when the last one is.”
Busch won his final race at the 2026 Ecosave 200 at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware on May 15, six days before his sudden death at the age of 41. It was the 69th win in the NASCAR Truck Series, extending his record for the most all-time victories.
Despite the many victories in the series, Busch soaked in the win and was asked by Fox Sports’ Amanda Busick why those moments don’t get old. His answer would prove to be a heartbreaking one.
“Because you never know when the last one is, you know?” Busch said. “I know all too well, unfortunately, with the Cup stuff, but here with the truck stuff, right now, it’s awesome just to be a part of Spire Motorsports.
“Love coming to Dover, always one of my favorite places to race,” he added. “Thanks to all the fans, appreciate everybody for being here at Dover, and the Monster Mile for All-Star Weekend. We thank you.”
“Always one of my favorite places to race.”
Kyle Busch speaks with @AmandaBusick after his win at Dover. pic.twitter.com/bAEf6kEkut
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 15, 2026
That was not the final race of his career, as his last one came in the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover. He finished in 26th place in his last race.
Kyle Busch death
Busch died on Thursday, May 21 after he was rushed to the hospital with a severe illness, according to his family. His cause of death is not immediately known.
It comes after a race Busch had prior to his last win when he asked for medical assistance while racing. On May 11, he was heard on team radio at Watkins Glen asking for a doctor to meet him after the race, as was battling a sinus cold.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kyle Busch in final win: ‘You never know when the last one is’