NASCAR rival hopes ‘deep down’ Kyle Busch respected him after years battling on track
Brad Keselowski reflected on his long-standing rivalry with Kyle Busch following Busch's unexpected death at 41. Despite their bitter competition, Keselowski expressed a hope that there was mutual respect between them. He acknowledged the loss felt by Busch's family and the racing community.
- ▪Kyle Busch passed away at the age of 41, shocking the sports world.
- ▪Brad Keselowski shared a heartfelt message about their rivalry, suggesting they pushed each other to perform at their best.
- ▪Dale Earnhardt Jr. also paid tribute to Busch, highlighting their challenging relationship and eventual reconciliation.
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Sports NASCAR rival hopes ‘deep down’ Kyle Busch respected him after years battling on track By Erich Richter Published May 22, 2026, 9:39 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Bitter enemies on the racetrack, Brad Keselowski wonders what Kyle Busch really thought of their rivalry. After Busch’s shocking death Thursday at the age of 41 that rocked the sports world, Keselowski, who had gone head-to-head with him for over 15 years, sent a heartfelt message. “I made him earn every victory and stole a few from him along the way,” Keselowski wrote in a social media post. “We took our shots at each other, in the media and on the track.
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