NASCAR Driver Chase Elliott to Honor Kyle Busch in Special Way
Chase Elliott plans to honor the late Kyle Busch by advocating for him to be named NASCAR's Most Popular Driver in 2026. This gesture reflects the deep impact Busch had on the sport and the community's mourning following his sudden passing. Elliott's support echoes a similar act by his father, Bill Elliott, in the past.
- ▪The NASCAR community is grieving the loss of Kyle Busch.
- ▪Chase Elliott expressed strong support for Busch to win the Most Popular Driver award posthumously.
- ▪Bill Elliott, Chase's father, previously withdrew from the award consideration after Dale Earnhardt's death, encouraging fans to vote for Earnhardt.
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