NASCAR garage watches in tearful silence as Kyle Busch’s former car is unloaded at track
The NASCAR garage experienced a somber moment as Kyle Busch's former car was unloaded at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The car, now numbered No. 33, pays tribute to Busch, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41. His family revealed he died from severe pneumonia that led to sepsis, leaving behind a legacy as the winningest driver in NASCAR history.
- ▪Kyle Busch's former car was rebranded from No. 8 to No. 33 in his honor.
- ▪Busch died suddenly at 41 due to severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.
- ▪The NASCAR community mourned together, with many seen wiping tears and embracing each other.
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Sports NASCAR garage watches in tearful silence as Kyle Busch’s former car is unloaded at track By Ryan Dunleavy Published May 23, 2026, 12:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Silence and sadness filled the garage area at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday morning as the late Kyle Busch’s race car was unloaded from storage and pushed onto the rainy track. The familiar blue and white Chevrolet with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen advertising was changed from No. 8 to No. 33 because Busch’s No. 8 is temporarily retired by Richard Childress Racing. It will be unretired for Busch’s 11-year-old son Brexton when it is his time to race.
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