Posted on 05/22/2026 6:17:27 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died at 41.
The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying that Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.
Busch’s family said earlier Thursday that he was hospitalized with a “severe illness,” three days before he was to compete at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,” the statement said. “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.
The statement went on to say that “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.’”
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Since the cause is witheld, some could even speculate on suicide.
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“Good bet stroke, internal rupture of some kind, or aneurism.”
Never bet on a guess. Especially when it conflicts with public knowledge.
“I don’t want to say it was the vaxx but.......”
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“Since the cause is witheld, some could even speculate on suicide.”
Suicide while in the simulator? Get real.
Re Toradol (generic name ketorolac). Thanks. I had not heard of that before. I imagine lots of athletes abuse it.
I had that last year it is no joke
What the hell are they accomplishing by leaving it to ‘speculation’ ?
It leaves a little room to blame Trump.
At least the multiple topics didn't start a race driver war... 🙂😊😁😀😃😆😅😂🤣
NOT BUYING ANYTHING REMOTELY CONNECTED TO THAT.
HE WAS AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME
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