2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness'
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at the age of 41 after being hospitalized due to a severe illness. His family and NASCAR released a joint statement expressing their heartbreak over his passing. Busch was known for his remarkable talent and competitive spirit, leaving a lasting impact on the sport and its fans.
- ▪Kyle Busch won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series.
- ▪He was hospitalized three days before he was set to compete at the Coca-Cola 600.
- ▪Busch was a polarizing figure in NASCAR, known for his fierce competitiveness and outlandish behavior.
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Sports 2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness' May 21, 20266:49 PM ET By The Associated Press Kyle Busch is introduced during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday 2026 in Dover, Del. Derik Hamilton/AP hide caption toggle caption Derik Hamilton/AP CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 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.
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