The NASCAR community has said goodbye to a legend.
Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the winningest drivers in the sport’s history, has died at 41, according to the organization.
“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,” NASCAR shared in a May 21 statement to X. “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 organization added, “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.”
Indeed, among his many accolades were twice winning Cup Series Championships, back-to-back wins at the Brickyard 400 and being named Rookie of the Year in both the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.
Kyle is survived by his wife Samantha Busch, whom he wed in 2010, and their kids Brexton, 11, and Lennix, 4.