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Kyle Larson will run a Kyle Busch tribute car in Las Vegas
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch tragically passed away earlier this year at age 41. Before the championships, he made his NASCAR Cup Series debut with Hendrick Motorsports in 2004. He drove the No. 5 car to four races wins. Now, the NASCAR Cup Series is set to return to Busch’s hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. Kyle Larson, the current driver of the No. 5 car at Hendrick Motorsports is bringing the famed livery back.
Kurt Busch Remembers Brother Kyle Following His Tragic Death: ‘My Heart Is Broken’
Busch is sharing his heartbreak over the death of his younger brother Kyle Busch last month.Kurt thanked everyone for their support, writing on Instagram, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, support, and love for my brother and our family.”He said, "Finding a silver lining, I reflect back on the days Kyle and I raced anything we could get our hands on.
Kyle Busch’s Final Days Revealed in Death Certificate
Us Weekly, it was revealed that “a chain of events” led to Busch’s sudden passing.According to the docs, Busch was battling bacterial pneumonia for “days to weeks” before it turned into sepsis, which resulted in "rapid and overwhelming associated complications.”The medical examiner determined that Busch most likely only had sepsis for a day before his death.The doc noted that the sepsis caused small clots to form and block blood flow to vital organs, which then resulted in hemorrhagic...
Cause of NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch’s Shocking Death Explained
Kyle Busch, a NASCAR legend, died last week at just 41.His family released a statement on Saturday, announcing his shocking death was caused by “severe pneumonia” that “progressed into sepsis resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.”“Extra” spoke with Dr. Armand Dorian, a clinical professor of emergency medicine at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, who said sepsis can be a hidden killer, spreading quickly without urgent treatment.“Anybody can get pneumonia at any age, and...
NASCAR fans stunned by eerie resurfaced clip of Kyle Busch's widow making haunting confession
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch's tragic and unexpected death on May 21 has rocked the sporting world, after the race car driver became sick with sepsis following a bout of severe pneumonia. The 41-year-old, who had planned to race in the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24 in Charlotte, North Carolina, was rushed to hospital on May 20 while coughing up blood and struggling to breathe.
Daniel Suarez surges in Charlotte, lands emotional Coca-Cola 600 victory
Daniel Suarez claimed an emotional Coca-Cola 600 victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway on a night when NASCAR raced with Kyle Busch firmly in its heart. The Mexican driver took his third career NASCAR Cup Series win after the race was called 27 laps short of its scheduled distance when heavy rain drenched the track, sealing a poignant victory after a week of grief across the garage.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s cause of death was severe pneumonia & sepsis
If you or someone you love follows NASCAR, you’ve probably been following the weirdness around Kyle Busch and his passing last week. Busch, 41, was a legendary NASCAR driver, well-liked and well-sponsored. He passed away last Thursday. While his family said he had been sick recently, he was out and about and training up to one day before his death. Conspiracies began popping up quickly about what was ailing Busch and what was really going on.
NASCAR pauses for Kyle Busch as family joins emotional Coke 600 tribute
The Coca-Cola 600 began with grief, remembrance and one of the most emotional scenes NASCAR has witnessed in years as the family of Kyle Busch stood on the grid at Charlotte Motor Speedway just days after his death. Busch’s wife, Samantha Busch, their children Brexton Busch and Lennix Busch, his brother Kurt Busch and parents Tom Busch and Gaye Busch were all present before NASCAR’s longest race, joining the garage in mourning the two-time Cup Series champion.
NASCAR tributes to Kyle Busch as Coca-Cola 600 weekend honours two-time champion
The Coca-Cola 600 was already one of NASCAR’s biggest weekends, but this year’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway has taken on a far deeper meaning as the sport continues to mourn Kyle Busch. Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in stock car history, died aged 41 just days before the series returned to Charlotte for its longest race of the season.
Familie gibt Todesursache von NASCAR-Legende Kyle Busch bekannt
Der frühe Tod von NASCAR-Legende Kyle Busch schockte am Donnerstag die Motorsportwelt. Busch verstarb im Alter von 41 Jahren nach einer schweren Erkrankung in einem Krankenhaus. Am vergangenen Freitag feierte Busch seinen letzten Rennsieg, als er in der NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series siegte. Am Samstag gab seine Familie Details zu der Todesursache von Busch bekannt.
Why Kyle Busch was one of NASCAR’s most important modern champions
Kyle Busch was never built to be universally loved, and that was part of what made him one of NASCAR’s most important modern champions. He was fast, abrasive, relentless and impossible to ignore, a driver whose career forced fans to react whether they were cheering him, booing him or simply trying to understand how he kept winning. Busch, who died aged 41, leaves behind one of the most complete records in NASCAR history.
Kyle Busch cause of death confirmed by family after NASCAR champion dies aged 41
Kyle Busch’s family have confirmed the cause of death of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, revealing that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis before his sudden passing at the age of 41. The update brings the first official explanation of the medical emergency that led to the death of one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history, after Busch had initially been hospitalised with what his family described as a severe illness.
Coca-Cola 600: Date, Time and Where to Watch NASCAR Cup Series on TV or Streaming
Sunday, May 24 will see one of motorsport’s greatest prizes on offer with victory at the 2026 Coca-Cola 600 up for grabs, but what date and time will the racing begin, and where can you watch the NASCAR Cup Series race on TV or streaming? Despite the prestige of the race, the Coca-Cola 600 will carry a deeply sombre tone following the death of Kyle Busch, who withdrew from the event earlier in the week due to illness before passing away at the age of 41.
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch's cause of death revealed
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died from "complications" after "severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis," his family has confirmed. Kyle, 41, was widely regarded as one of the greatest and most fiercely competitive drivers in the sport’s history, and he passed away on Thursday, May 21, hours after being hospitalized.
Kyle Busch 911 Call Reveals He Was Coughing Up Blood
obtained by TMZ reveals NASCAR legend Kyle Busch suffered a medical emergency on Wednesday, the day before he died.The call to a racing facility in Concord, North Carolina, reveals Kyle was awake and lying on the floor of a bathroom at the complex.The caller states, "I've got an individual that's short of breath, very hot, thinks he's going to pass out, and he's producing a little bit of blood, coughing up some blood.” They also confirmed, “He is awake. He's awake.
Kyle Busch dead at 41 after sudden illness as NASCAR mourns two-time champion
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most decorated drivers in the sport’s history, has died at the age of 41 after being hospitalised with a severe illness. The news was confirmed in a joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR, just hours after it had been announced that Busch would miss the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. No cause of death has been released.
NASCAR-Star Kyle Busch im Alter von 41 Jahren verstorben
Schocknachrichten aus der amerikanischen NASCAR-Szene.Der zweifache Champion Kyle Busch ist im Alter von 41 Jahren unerwartet verstorben. Erst wenige Stunden zuvor gab seine Familie bekannt, dass er mit einer schweren Erkrankung in ein Krankenhaus eingeliefert wurde und er an diesem Wochenende in Charlotte nicht an den Start gehen wird.
Kyle Busch out of Coca-Cola 600 after hospitalisation as replacement named
Kyle Busch is officially out of the Coca-Cola 600 as the 41-year-old Richard Childress Racing driver withdraws from the remainder of the weekend, with the news he is battling a serious illness as the given reason. Just days before the Coca-Cola 600 begins on Sunday, May 24, the legendary American motorsports star, who has competed in 762 NASCAR Cup Series races in a 24-year career with 63 wins, has had to pull out.
Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek clash as Texas rage boils over
Kyle Busch and Texas Motor Speedway really don’t seem to get along. Despite being a four-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner there, he’s also had as many crazy incidents that one could easily describe as a tantrum. The fourth came in the final laps of Sunday’s Würth 400. Things were going fine for Busch, who was battling for a top ten in what he hoped would be a career revitalisation under new crew chief Andy Street. With two laps to go, he and John Hunter Nemechek collided while fighting for 12th.
Kyle Busch, NASCAR Stars Clash in Bold F1 U.S. GP Predictions
As high anticipation surrounds the 2025 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, an intense debate has unfolded over who will seize the Formula 1 victory. The event has not only captivated F1 fans, but also drawn the attention of top NASCAR names, whose opinions on Kyle Busch NASCAR predictions have become a key talking point as drivers prepare for a pivotal championship battle.
Kyle Busch confesses he is “jealous” of William Byron and Christopher Bell
The 2025 NASCAR Cup season so far has witnessed the dominance of Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell. The youngster duo has clearly been the best of the garage this season, with the former leading the championship table while the latter has won three races from five events this year. William Byron is leading the race taking advantage of him impressive consistency while Christopher Bell took advantage of his skills and luck to succeed.
Cup Drivers With the Longest Streaks of Consecutive Winning Seasons
Nothing lasts forever. That include Kyle Busch’s streak of 19 consecutive winning seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series, as 2024 marked the first winless season of his career. He had a few chances to extend that number to 20 (see Atlanta Motor Speedway’s three-wide photo finish and races at Daytona International Speedway, Darlington Raceway and Kansas Speedway in the summer), but the best result he could muster was a pair of runner-up finishes in what can only be described as a nightmare of a year.
Friday Faceoff: Who Will Win the Cup Series Championship?
Luken Glover: This one is unique in that it has no clear-cut favorite. A sizable factor is due to Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin, three of the best drivers this season, not advancing to the Championship 4. Tyler Reddick has done an admirable job of getting there, and you can never sleep on Joey Logano. However, I’m watching for William Byron and Ryan Blaney to fight it out for the championship.
Fantasy Update: No surprises in mix of playoff, non-playoff road-course studs for Roval Original
From what was expected entering the Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, not much has changed. Sure, I’ve replaced a couple of non-playoff drivers in my lineup, but the teams that were expected to be up front in both categories … were. Road-course powerhouse Shane van Gisbergen scored his first Busch Light pole award at the Cup level, while AJ Allmendinger continued his unbelievable track record at the new-look, 17-turn re-configuration.
A Kyle Busch Record You'll Never See Broken?
Time is running out for Kyle Busch to reach NASCAR Cup Series victory lane in 2024. Busch’s spin at the hands of Chase Briscoe‘s rear end while leading at Kansas Speedway was perhaps his last, best chance to grab a trophy before the year is out. Of the six tracks remaining on the schedule, Talladega Superspeedway this Sunday, Oct. 6, is the only one where Busch holds a win since the start of the 2020 season. That puts Busch’s NASCAR streak of at least one Cup win per year in serious jeopardy.
Kyle Busch breaks silence on Parker Retzlaff getting backlash over ‘selfish’ Daytona move
The NASCAR Cup Series race last weekend at Daytona changed the whole game for the Cup garage with Harrison Burton pulling of an upsetting win. His victory came at the cost of Kyle Busch, who started the final restart upfront only to lose grounds as he didn’t get the right push from ex-teammate Christopher Bell. What was more upsetting for the RCR garage about the Kyle Busch’s lost was the fact that Harrison Burton was aided by Parker Retzlaff, who is affiliated with the team as well as Chevy.
Harrison Burton “cried the whole victory lap” after beating Kyle Busch to win Coke Zero Sugar 400
The 2024 season hasn’t been kind to NASCAR legend Jeff Burton’s son Harrison Burton after he was fired by Wood Brother Racing for the 2025 season amidst poor run that saw him placed P34 in the championship till Daytona. He gave the team the best parting gift possible by winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 and marking WBR’s 100th Cup race win.
Questions Answered After Michigan
Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 team have been hotter than the southern sun over the past two months, culminating in Reddick’s second victory of 2024 at Michigan International Speedway. Reddick received a hearty push from Ty Gibbs on the race’s second overtime restart, giving the No. 45 enough of a gap to navigate the final lap without a challenge from William Byron. If you haven’t been paying attention to Reddick this season, it’s past time to do so.
Tyler Reddick Is a Championship Lock
Tyler Reddick drove to the front and survived two overtimes to win his second race of the season on a Monday (Aug. 19) afternoon in Michigan International Speedway. Reddick finally turned his summer consistency into victory, beating William Byron and Ty Gibbs to the line in the second overtime. Kyle Busch and Michigan native Brad Keselowski finished fourth and fifth, respectively. THIS ONE'S FOR SCOTT BLOOMQUIST. ❤️ Tyler Reddick wins at Michigan for his mentor.
NASCAR Cup race at Michigan: Tyler Reddick pulls away with narrow win
Tyler Reddick held off William Byron in overtime Monday afternoon to win the rain-delayed FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Reddick looked to be in control after passing Kyle Busch on Lap 175, but Martin Truex got loose and hit the wall in Turn 4, bringing out the yellow flag with just six laps to go. The incident marked the fifth time this season a caution flag has come out with Reddick leading in the final stage of a race.
While passing cars, third-generation driver Ripley turning heads at Oxford Plains Speedway
WARREN — Sylas Ripley has racing in his blood. His grandfather, Douglas, is a Maine racing Hall of Fame driver. His father, Daren, after roughly 30 years of rounding the oval track, is winding down his driving career. His cousin, Ryan, has raced for nearly two decades himself. All three have experienced a wealth of success. And at just 14 years of age, Sylas Ripley’s racing career is already off to a tremendous start.
NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and how the Next Gen could impact the Brickyard 400 on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte discusses the return of the Brickyard 400 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and how the action and strategy might be different with the Next Gen car. Also, handicapping the championship contenders and playoff field as NASCAR heads into a two-week break.
Questions Answered After Ryan Blaney Tricks the Tricky Triangle
He got his first career win at Pocono Raceway in 2017, and on Sunday (July 14), Ryan Blaney took home his 12th in the Great American Getaway 400. Blaney led the final 44 laps on his way to his second victory of 2024. With Denny Hamlin looming in his rearview, Blaney navigated four late restarts, coming away with the lead every time. His 44 laps led were the most of any driver. The reigning Cup champion leaves Pocono fifth in the current playoff standings as he looks to defend his 2023 title.
Daily Fantasy DraftKings NASCAR Forecast: 2024 USA Today 301
The NASCAR Cup Series finds itself back in New England this weekend, as its drivers prepare to take on the flat, slick and fast “Magic Mile.” New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a mile-long oval with a short track feel. It is most similar to Phoenix Raceway as far as its design, but shares characteristics with both Martinsville Speedway and Pocono Raceway. The drivers who have had success here in the past tend to be the drivers who are most successful when the series comes to town.
Denny Hamlin blames “luck” for Kyle Busch’s underwhelming 2024 stint with RCR
Two times NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch ended his one and half decade stay with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2022 to join Richard Childress Racing to help the team to get back to former glory. He had an impressive start to his stint with the iconic No:8 team that saw him secure three wins in the first half of 2023 before experiencing a massive drop in performance which he is yet to recover from.
Kyle Petty SLAMS Kyle Busch over “uncalled for” wrecking of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on lap two at North Wilkesboro
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch was the headline makers from the North Wilkesboro All-Star race for all the wrong reasons. The duo was involved in some on track dram early in the race and after the race the frustration boiled over, and the former punched the RCR veteran on the mouth during the heated conversation. Kyle Busch’s frustrated reaction to getting passed on lap one and making contact with the wall because of it was the cause for the incident.
Fantasy Update: More questions than answers after qualifying at Kansas
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Christopher Bell snubs Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson while naming the current superstars of NASCAR Original
NASCAR over the years grew with the help of the Superstar drivers it had and the fans they were able to amass. From Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt to Jeff Gordan and Tony Stewart, the sport has been blessed with some unique characters. Recently, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell has named the modern-day superstars of the sport. The No:20 Toyota Camry driver made his choice simply on sporting merits.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s podcaster details why Kyle Busch is responsible for Connor Zilisch not getting a Cup seat
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion, is arguably one the greatest drivers of his generation. His early rise in the sport has made NASCAR to re-write rules many times and one such rule was the 18-year age limit rules for Cup drivers. Unintentionally, this rule has now backfired for the young NASCAR prodigy Connor Zilisch from making it to the Cup series.
Echopark Automotive Grand Prix at The Circuit of the Americas
Hello, race fans! It's time for the Echopark Automotive Grand Prix at The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas! Our lineups cashed again last week, so let's make more money this week! The weather looks clear, with temps in the low 70s. The race is slated to begin at 3:30 pm Eastern. This race will offer varying strategies and drivers who may not have winning cars may opt to try to win stage points. Start your engines! NASCAR DFS I'll be playing in Draft Kings this week.
NASCAR Bristol: That was fun, let's never do it again! SVG at COTA; Blaney vs. Chastain again
How was Sunday's race at Bristol? Let's go to the experts. John Hunter Nemechek: "This was a lot of fun, for sure." Ryan Blaney: "No, I didn't have fun." That about sums up what was certainly one of the most eventful and ultimately divisive Cup Series races in recent memory among drivers, pundits and fans alike. And yet, we can all agree on one thing: It was something.
Catching up on Toyota’s surge, Rajah Carruth’s win, IndyCar charters and driver salaries on Apple Podcasts
A recap of some major takeaways from NASCAR’s trips to Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as the IndyCar 2024 opener in St. Petersburg.
Is Atlanta the Best Drafting Track on the Circuit?
Daniel Suarez beat Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch back to the line at Atlanta Motor Speedway, in a three-wide battle that ended in the closest finish between the top three in NASCAR history. Rewatch one of the greatest finishes in the history of the sport:#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/virrSqjW6j — Frontstretch (@Frontstretch) February 26, 2024 Just 0.003 separated Suarez from Blaney, and only 0.007 separated Suarez and Busch, one of the greatest finishes we have ever seen.
Questions Answered After Daniel Suarez Wins By Inches in Atlanta
After a lap 2 crash set the tone for the day, the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway came down to a daring last-lap move that set up one of the closest finishes in Cup Series history. Ryan Blaney almost had the win in his pocket, but Kyle Busch made a daring move to his outside as Daniel Suarez came along with him in the top lane. The trio crossed the line in almost a dead heat. A photo finish told the tale: Suarez was the winner by .003 seconds over Blaney and Busch.
Daytona 500 Betting Preview
With one Super Bowl having concluded a season on Sunday, another sport runs its own “Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing” this week. Unlike the NFL, the NASCAR Cup Series runs its biggest event to open each season, that of course being the Daytona 500. It’s always a wild ride, as the racing at Daytona International Speedway is unmatched on the circuit for crazy finishes, intensity, and wild wrecks.
Kyle Busch Runs Fastest in Practice for Championship Race
Kyle Busch put together the fastest lap in the 50-minute practice session at Phoenix Raceway for the NASCAR Cup Series championship race Friday (Nov. 3). Busch grabbed the top spot after wheeling his No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro to a 130.814 mph lap. Behind him in the second position on the leaderboard was Bubba Wallace, who ran 130.676 mph in his No. 23 Star Wars x Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry TRD.
A.J. Allmendinger’s emotional victory; Kyle Larson’s rebound; Parker Kligerman’s all-in return to NASCAR in 2023 on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst/pit reporter and Xfinity Series driver Parker Kligerman on A.J. Allmendinger’s emotional victory at the Roval and the long journey to get there; why Allmendinger is so good at road courses; the current state of Cup road racing; Kyle Larson’s rebound from a practice crash; Martin Truex Jr.’s championship hopes; the wild ending to Parker’s Xfinity race at the Roval; reflecting on his full-time return to NASCAR in 2023 and how it built confidence for becoming a championship...
AJ Allmendinger Wins Wild Elimination Race at the Charlotte ROVAL
When it comes to the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway, expecting the unexpected is always a good call. But Sunday (Oct. 8), it was one of the most decorated road-course experts in the field who notched his first win since 2021, as AJ Allmendinger held off William Byron and a desperate Kyle Busch to win the Bank of America ROVAL 400. It’s his third career Cup Series win overall, and the second for Kaulig Racing since they began fielding cars in NASCAR’s top series.
Hamlin Wins At Bristol; Logano Was Eliminated From The NASCAR Playoffs
Denny Hamlin ensured a dominant evening at the NASCAR Cup race in Bristol Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick They were eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the round of 16. Hamlin y Joe Gibbs Racing They were unstoppable on this Saturday, a day that saw several red flags due to rain. The No. 11 starter led 142 of the 500 scheduled laps Christopher Bell He won stages 1 and 2 and then led by 187 laps. Ty Gibbs had his moment of glory when he led the group in 102 laps.
Hamlin gana en Bristol; eliminan a Logano de playoffs de NASCAR
Denny Hamlin brindó una noche dominante en la carrera de NASCAR Cup en Bristol mientras Joey Logano y Kevin Harvick quedaron eliminados de los playoffs al cierre de la Ronda de 16. Hamlin y Joe Gibbs Racing fueron imparables a lo largo de este sábado, jornada que tuvo banderas rojas múltiples por lluvia. El titular del No. 11 lideró 142 de las 500 vueltas programadas, mientras Christopher Bell ganó las Etapas 1 y 2 para luego estar al frente por 187 giros.
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