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Tributes to Kyle Busch, the popular driver who won more races in NASCAR's national series than anyone in history, continued to pour in the day after his death.
Busch was sent to a Charlotte hospital with what was described as a "sudden illness," his family announced Thursday, May 21. He died later that day at 41 years old. The Associated Press reported that Busch had become unresponsive the day after at a driving simulator in Concord, North Carolina. 911 calls obtained by USA TODAY said he was on a bathroom floor "coughing up blood" before emergency responders arrived.
His shocking death came shortly before one of the biggest days on the auto racing calendar. The Truck Series, in which Busch holds the wins records, was scheduled to kick-start the competition May 22 at Charlotte Motor Speedway leading up to the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR's longest race of the season. Earlier in the day May 24, the famed Indianapolis 500 is slated to run, as well as the Canadian Grand Prix F1 race in Montreal.
Legends from racing and other sports joined fans in mourning Busch's death and sharing their stories of "Rowdy" on social media. Here's a look at some of what they said and at tributes that have sprouted across the country.
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon wrote a long story on Instagram that included touching moments about his grandfather Richard Childress's reactions to adding him to the team. "I can't thank you enough, KB. You are the ultimate racer and my favorite teammate and driver of all time. ... I love you brother. Myself and all of the RCR employees will keep fighting and striving for more victories in your memory."
A makeshift memorial was made in front of Daytona International Speedway for Kyle Busch, who won the pole for the 2026 Daytona 500 but never won the Great American Race. Fans came May 22 to lay flowers in Busch's honor.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Kyle Busch death draws reactions, tributes, stories, memories
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Busch was sent to a Charlotte hospital with what was described as a "sudden illness," his family announced Thursday, May 21. He died later that day at 41 years old. The Associated Press reported that Busch had become unresponsive the day after at a driving simulator in Concord, North Carolina. 911 calls obtained by USA TODAY said he was on a bathroom floor "coughing up blood" before emergency responders arrived.
His shocking death came shortly before one of the biggest days on the auto racing calendar. The Truck Series, in which Busch holds the wins records, was scheduled to kick-start the competition May 22 at Charlotte Motor Speedway leading up to the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR's longest race of the season. Earlier in the day May 24, the famed Indianapolis 500 is slated to run, as well as the Canadian Grand Prix F1 race in Montreal.
Legends from racing and other sports joined fans in mourning Busch's death and sharing their stories of "Rowdy" on social media. Here's a look at some of what they said and at tributes that have sprouted across the country.
Austin Dillon writes emotional letter on Kyle Busch
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon wrote a long story on Instagram that included touching moments about his grandfather Richard Childress's reactions to adding him to the team. "I can't thank you enough, KB. You are the ultimate racer and my favorite teammate and driver of all time. ... I love you brother. Myself and all of the RCR employees will keep fighting and striving for more victories in your memory."
Mark Martin reflects on loss after Kyle Busch's death
Daytona International Speedway has tribute to Kyle Busch
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A makeshift memorial was made in front of Daytona International Speedway for Kyle Busch, who won the pole for the 2026 Daytona 500 but never won the Great American Race. Fans came May 22 to lay flowers in Busch's honor.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Kyle Busch death draws reactions, tributes, stories, memories
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