Kyle Busch, one of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history, has died, NASCAR announced. He was rushed to the hospital with a severe illness, according to his family, and did not recover.
Busch, 41, was scheduled to compete this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The motorsport legend's family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR released a joint statement sharing the news of his death.
“We are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," they said.
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch joined Sean Hannity last monthfor a look into the mind of racing’s most polarizing "villain.”
In this exclusive episode of Hang Out with Sean Hannity, the driver known as ‘Rowdy' opens up about why he intentionally created chaos on the track and the real reason he refuses to be friends with his competition.
Busch provided a chilling, second-by-second account of his 2015 Daytona crash, describing the eerie sensation of "slow motion" before a 90G impact that left him with a double compound fracture and a broken foot. Kyle revealed the mental toll of the 2024 season. From his "Hate List" to his early racing days, this conversation explores the adrenaline, the rivalries, and the sheer willpower it takes to remain at the top of the NASCAR Cup Series.