Racing legend Mario Andretti in shock at Kyle Busch’s death after seeing him just days before
Racing legend Mario Andretti expressed his shock at the sudden death of Kyle Busch, whom he had seen just two days prior. Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, died at the age of 41 after being hospitalized for a severe illness. Andretti shared his condolences with Busch's family and reflected on the impact of the news on the racing community.
- ▪Mario Andretti was in shock after the death of Kyle Busch, whom he had seen at an event two days before.
- ▪Busch died at the age of 41 after being hospitalized for a severe illness, with no cause of death provided.
- ▪Andretti shared a video of Busch at the grand opening of his Indoor Karting & Games in Durham, NC, just days before his passing.
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Sports Racing legend Mario Andretti in shock at Kyle Busch’s death after seeing him just days before By Jenna Lemoncelli Published May 22, 2026, 2:35 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Racing legend Mario Andretti is still processing Kyle Busch’s death on Thursday after the pair attended the same event two days before. “It’s a shock of my life what happened here,” Andretti told The Athletic while at the Indianapolis 500. “I’m not sure how to explain it, I’m sure it shocked everyone. Unbelievable.” Like so many, @MarioAndretti was absolutely leveled by the Kyle Busch news. He was just with him on Tuesday.
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