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  3. Motorsport, NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch died

Motorsport, NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch died

May 22, 2026

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  • Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series champion who won more races than any driver across NASCARÕs three national series, died Thursday in Concord, North Carolina, at age 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. No cause of death was released. FILE PHOTO SHOT ON: September 7, 2007, Richmond, Virginia, USA: Kyle Busch wins the Emerson Radio 250 NASCAR Busch Series race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond. Concord USA - ZUMAa161 20070907_rpl_a161_009 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x

    Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series champion who won more races than any driver across NASCARÕs three national series, died Thursday in Concord, North Carolina, at age 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. No cause of death was released. FILE PHOTO SHOT ON: September 7, 2007, Richmond, Virginia, USA: Kyle Busch wins the Emerson Radio 250 NASCAR Busch Series race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond. Concord USA - ZUMAa161 20070907_rpl_a161_009 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x

  • KYLE BUSCH (May 2, 1985 - May 21, 2026) an American professional stock car racing driver and racing team owner, who raced in NASCAR, Motorsport, USA from 2001 to 2026, has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a ˜severe illness™. A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning titles in 2015 and 2019, Busch is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers of his generation. FILE PHOTO SHOT ON: August 14, 2022, Richmond, Virginia, USA: No. 18 KYLE BUSCH at the NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400, at the Richmond Raceway. Kyle Busch 1985-2026 NASCAR Racing Champion - ZUMAb177 20220814_mda_b177_061 Copyright: xTaidghxBarronx

    KYLE BUSCH (May 2, 1985 - May 21, 2026) an American professional stock car racing driver and racing team owner, who raced in NASCAR, Motorsport, USA from 2001 to 2026, has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a ˜severe illness™. A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning titles in 2015 and 2019, Busch is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers of his generation. FILE PHOTO SHOT ON: August 14, 2022, Richmond, Virginia, USA: No. 18 KYLE BUSCH at the NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400, at the Richmond Raceway. Kyle Busch 1985-2026 NASCAR Racing Champion - ZUMAb177 20220814_mda_b177_061 Copyright: xTaidghxBarronx

  • February 21, 2026, Hampton, Ga, USA: KYLE BUSCH (7) of Las Vegas, NV wins The Fr8 Racing 208 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Kyle Busch 1985-2026 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Racing Champion - ZUMAa161 20260221_aaa_a161_054 Copyright: xGrindstonexMediaxGroup ASPInc. Sx

    February 21, 2026, Hampton, Ga, USA: KYLE BUSCH (7) of Las Vegas, NV wins The Fr8 Racing 208 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Kyle Busch 1985-2026 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Racing Champion - ZUMAa161 20260221_aaa_a161_054 Copyright: xGrindstonexMediaxGroup ASPInc. Sx

  • ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 20: Kyle Busch ( 7 Spire Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet) talks with a member of his crew during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FR8 Racing 208 on February 20, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. (Photo by Jeff Robinson Icon Sportswire) AUTO: FEB 20 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FR8 Racing 208 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602206178208

    ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 20: Kyle Busch ( 7 Spire Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet) talks with a member of his crew during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FR8 Racing 208 on February 20, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. (Photo by Jeff Robinson Icon Sportswire) AUTO: FEB 20 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FR8 Racing 208 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602206178208

  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Kyle Busch ( 8 Richard Childress Racing zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet) is being interviewed during Media Day for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 on February 11, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. (Photo by Jeff Robinson Icon Sportswire) AUTO: FEB 11 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Media Day EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602112577500

    DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Kyle Busch ( 8 Richard Childress Racing zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet) is being interviewed during Media Day for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 on February 11, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. (Photo by Jeff Robinson Icon Sportswire) AUTO: FEB 11 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Media Day EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602112577500

  • TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 23: Kyle Busch ( 8 McLaren Custom Grills Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet) with wife Samantha, son Brexton and daughter Lennix after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series GEICO 500 on April 23, 2023 at Talladega SuperSpeedway in Talladega, AL. (Photo by Jeff Robinson Icon Sportswire) AUTO: APR 23 NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2304235004909

    TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 23: Kyle Busch ( 8 McLaren Custom Grills Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet) with wife Samantha, son Brexton and daughter Lennix after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series GEICO 500 on April 23, 2023 at Talladega SuperSpeedway in Talladega, AL. (Photo by Jeff Robinson Icon Sportswire) AUTO: APR 23 NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2304235004909

  • May 22, 2021, Austin: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series driver Kyle Busch (54) wins the Inaugural Pit Boss 250 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on May 22, 2021. Austin - ZUMAc201 20210522_zap_c201_044 Copyright: xScottxColemanx

    May 22, 2021, Austin: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series driver Kyle Busch (54) wins the Inaugural Pit Boss 250 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on May 22, 2021. Austin - ZUMAc201 20210522_zap_c201_044 Copyright: xScottxColemanx

  • Sport Bilder des Tages October 28, 2020, Fort Worth, Texas, USA: Kyle Busch (18) wins the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Fort Worth USA - ZUMAa161 20201028_zaa_a161_032 Copyright: xStephenxA.xArcex

    Sport Bilder des Tages October 28, 2020, Fort Worth, Texas, USA: Kyle Busch (18) wins the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Fort Worth USA - ZUMAa161 20201028_zaa_a161_032 Copyright: xStephenxA.xArcex

  • LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 02: Kyle Busch (18) Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Toyota Supra answers questions in the ThriveHive Digital Center deadline room after winning the NASCAR Motorsport USA Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 on March 2, 2019, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Matt Bolt Icon Sportswire) AUTO: MAR 02 NASCAR Xfinity Series - Boyd Gaming 300 Icon114190302299300

    LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 02: Kyle Busch (18) Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Toyota Supra answers questions in the ThriveHive Digital Center deadline room after winning the NASCAR Motorsport USA Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 on March 2, 2019, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Matt Bolt Icon Sportswire) AUTO: MAR 02 NASCAR Xfinity Series - Boyd Gaming 300 Icon114190302299300

  • Sport Bilder des Tages November 11, 2018 - Avondale, Arizona, U.S. - Kyle Busch (18) wins the Can-Am 500(k) at ISM Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2018: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500(k) November 11 - ZUMAa161 20181111_zaa_a161_018 Copyright: xChrisxOwensx

    Sport Bilder des Tages November 11, 2018 - Avondale, Arizona, U.S. - Kyle Busch (18) wins the Can-Am 500(k) at ISM Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2018: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500(k) November 11 - ZUMAa161 20181111_zaa_a161_018 Copyright: xChrisxOwensx

  • June 2, 2018 - Long Pond, Pennsylvania, United States of America - Kyle Busch (18) does a burnout after winning the Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2018: Xfinity Series Pocono Green 250 June 02 - ZUMAa161 20180602_zaa_a161_264 Copyright: xJustinxR.xNoexAspxIncx

    June 2, 2018 - Long Pond, Pennsylvania, United States of America - Kyle Busch (18) does a burnout after winning the Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2018: Xfinity Series Pocono Green 250 June 02 - ZUMAa161 20180602_zaa_a161_264 Copyright: xJustinxR.xNoexAspxIncx

  • Themen der Woche - SPORT KW21 Bilder des Tages - SPORT May 27, 2018 - Concord, North Carolina, United States of America - Kyle Busch (18) wins the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2018: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 May 27 - ZUMAa161 20180527_zaa_a161_194 Copyright: xChrisxOwensxAspxIncx

    Themen der Woche - SPORT KW21 Bilder des Tages - SPORT May 27, 2018 - Concord, North Carolina, United States of America - Kyle Busch (18) wins the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2018: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 May 27 - ZUMAa161 20180527_zaa_a161_194 Copyright: xChrisxOwensxAspxIncx

  • September 15, 2017 - Joliet, Illinois, United States of America - September 15, 2017 - Joliet, Illinois, USA: Kyle Busch (18) wins the pole for the Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2017: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 September 15 - ZUMAa161 20170915_zaa_a161_003 Copyright: xChrisxOwensxAspxIncx

    September 15, 2017 - Joliet, Illinois, United States of America - September 15, 2017 - Joliet, Illinois, USA: Kyle Busch (18) wins the pole for the Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2017: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 September 15 - ZUMAa161 20170915_zaa_a161_003 Copyright: xChrisxOwensxAspxIncx

  • President Barack Obama receives a helmet from Kyle Busch as he honors him and his team for their 2015 NASCAR Motorsport USA Sprint Cup Series championship, in Washington, D.C. on September 28, 2016. WAP20160928315 KEVINxDIETSCH

    President Barack Obama receives a helmet from Kyle Busch as he honors him and his team for their 2015 NASCAR Motorsport USA Sprint Cup Series championship, in Washington, D.C. on September 28, 2016. WAP20160928315 KEVINxDIETSCH

  • Bilder des Tages - SPORT Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha kiss the bricks while his son Brexton takes care of the trophy after winning the 23rd Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. IND2016072442 EdxLocke

    Bilder des Tages - SPORT Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha kiss the bricks while his son Brexton takes care of the trophy after winning the 23rd Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. IND2016072442 EdxLocke

  • Themen der Woche SPORT Bilder des Tages - SPORT July 24, 2016 - Speedway, IN, U.S. - Speedway, IN - Jul 24, 2016: Kyle Busch (18) wins the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, IN. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2016: Sprint Cup Series Combat Wounded Coalition 400 Jul 24 - ZUMAa55_

    Themen der Woche SPORT Bilder des Tages - SPORT July 24, 2016 - Speedway, IN, U.S. - Speedway, IN - Jul 24, 2016: Kyle Busch (18) wins the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, IN. NASCAR Motorsport USA 2016: Sprint Cup Series Combat Wounded Coalition 400 Jul 24 - ZUMAa55_

  • July 25th, 2015: Kyle Busch, driver of the 54 Monster Energy Toyota celebrates with his wife Samantha Busch and son Brexton Locke Busch after winning the running of the Lilly Diabetes 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. AUTO: JUL 25 NASCAR Motorsport USA XFINITY Series - Lilly Diabetes 250 Icon150725025250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    July 25th, 2015: Kyle Busch, driver of the 54 Monster Energy Toyota celebrates with his wife Samantha Busch and son Brexton Locke Busch after winning the running of the Lilly Diabetes 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. AUTO: JUL 25 NASCAR Motorsport USA XFINITY Series - Lilly Diabetes 250 Icon150725025250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY

  • April 11, 2014: Kyle Busch(18) Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) M&M?s Toyota Camry during practice for the Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. AUTO: APR 11 NASCAR Motorsport USA - Sprint Cup Series - Bojangles Southern 500 - Practice Icon140411031500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    April 11, 2014: Kyle Busch(18) Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) M&M?s Toyota Camry during practice for the Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. AUTO: APR 11 NASCAR Motorsport USA - Sprint Cup Series - Bojangles Southern 500 - Practice Icon140411031500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY

  • April 12, 2013 - Fort Worth, Texas, U.S - Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) in action during the NASCAR Motorsport USA Sprint Cup Series qualifying session at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth,Texas. Motorsports 2013 - NASCAR Motorsport USA Sprint Cup Qualifying - ZUMAw30

    April 12, 2013 - Fort Worth, Texas, U.S - Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) in action during the NASCAR Motorsport USA Sprint Cup Series qualifying session at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth,Texas. Motorsports 2013 - NASCAR Motorsport USA Sprint Cup Qualifying - ZUMAw30

  • December 10, 2011 - Daytona Beach, Fla, USA - Driver Kyle Busch during NASCAR, Motorsport, USA media prior to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 16, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Fla. ..ZUMA PRESS Scott A. Miller Copyright: xScottxA.xMillerx

    December 10, 2011 - Daytona Beach, Fla, USA - Driver Kyle Busch during NASCAR, Motorsport, USA media prior to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 16, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Fla. ..ZUMA PRESS Scott A. Miller Copyright: xScottxA.xMillerx

  • Darlington, SC - MAY 06, 2011: Kyle Busch (18) wins the Royal Purple 200 race at the Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. NASCAR Motorsport USA MAY 06 Nationwide Series - Royal Purple 200 - ZUMAa55

    Darlington, SC - MAY 06, 2011: Kyle Busch (18) wins the Royal Purple 200 race at the Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. NASCAR Motorsport USA MAY 06 Nationwide Series - Royal Purple 200 - ZUMAa55

  • Apr. 2, 2011 - Martinsville, Virginia, U.S - At the Nascar Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250, Cole Witt after driver intros..Johnny Sauter won the event with two laps left after bumping Kyle Busch for the win. - ZUMAx92

    Apr. 2, 2011 - Martinsville, Virginia, U.S - At the Nascar Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250, Cole Witt after driver intros..Johnny Sauter won the event with two laps left after bumping Kyle Busch for the win. - ZUMAx92

  • LAS VEGAS, NV - MAR 04, 2011: Kyle Busch (18) gets ready for a practice session for the Kobalt Tools 400 race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. - ZUMAa55

    LAS VEGAS, NV - MAR 04, 2011: Kyle Busch (18) gets ready for a practice session for the Kobalt Tools 400 race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. - ZUMAa55

  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEB 13, 2011: Kyle Busch (18) waits to qualify for the Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. - ZUMAa55

    DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEB 13, 2011: Kyle Busch (18) waits to qualify for the Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. - ZUMAa55

  • Oct. 9, 2010 - Fontana, California, United States of America - Nationwide Series driver Kyle Busch driver of the 18 car before the start of the CampingWorld.com 300 at the Auto Club Speedway. - ZUMAx72

    Oct. 9, 2010 - Fontana, California, United States of America - Nationwide Series driver Kyle Busch driver of the 18 car before the start of the CampingWorld.com 300 at the Auto Club Speedway. - ZUMAx72

  • Kyle Busch (USA Toyota) - Pressekonferenz - (Icon9518360) Motorsport Herren Preseason Thunder Nascar Sprint Cup 2008, Series, Pre Season, US Rennserie, Autorennen, Porträt Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas Motorsport Herren Preseason Thunder Nascar Sprint Cup 2008, Series, Pre Season, US Rennserie, Autorennen, Porträt Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    Kyle Busch (USA Toyota) - Pressekonferenz - (Icon9518360) Motorsport Herren Preseason Thunder Nascar Sprint Cup 2008, Series, Pre Season, US Rennserie, Autorennen, Porträt Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas Motorsport Herren Preseason Thunder Nascar Sprint Cup 2008, Series, Pre Season, US Rennserie, Autorennen, Porträt Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas EDITORIAL USE ONLY

  • Kyle Busch (USA Chevrolet) - (Icon9590711) Motorsport Herren USG Sheetrock 400 2005 Nascar Nextel Cup Series, US Rennserie, Autorennen, Automobilrennsport Porträt Chicagoland Speedway Joliet EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    Kyle Busch (USA Chevrolet) - (Icon9590711) Motorsport Herren USG Sheetrock 400 2005 Nascar Nextel Cup Series, US Rennserie, Autorennen, Automobilrennsport Porträt Chicagoland Speedway Joliet EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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