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NEED TO KNOW
- Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, is dead at 41
- NASCAR praised Busch’s record-breaking career and his role in mentoring future drivers through his Truck Series ownership
- The Busch family and NASCAR community requested privacy as they mourn his sudden and tragic passing
Kyle Bush, the legendary NASCAR driver, has died. He was 41.
NASCAR announced his death on Thursday, May 21, hours after his family said he was hospitalized for a “severe illness.”
“On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch,” the joint statement form NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing read.
“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,” the statement continued. “A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’”
“Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon,” the statement concluded, asking for the Busch family’s privacy to be respected.
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