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Decorated NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on Thursday, May 21. He was 41.
The motorsport series announced the news in a statement.
While Busch's cause of death is not immediately known, the racing star was hospitalized this week with a "severe illness." He was preparing to race in the the Coca-Cola 600 , which is on Sunday, May 24.
Earlier this month, he was heard on team radio at Watkins Glen talking with the team doctor and was battling a sinus cold.
Busch's family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR released a joint statement.
“We are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," they said.
“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.
“During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.”
Busch won the NASCAR Cup Series championship twice in his career, in 2015 and 2019. He racked up 63 individual race wins, which is the ninth most victories in the history of the motorsport series.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What was Kyle Busch's cause of death?
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The motorsport series announced the news in a statement.
While Busch's cause of death is not immediately known, the racing star was hospitalized this week with a "severe illness." He was preparing to race in the the Coca-Cola 600 , which is on Sunday, May 24.
Earlier this month, he was heard on team radio at Watkins Glen talking with the team doctor and was battling a sinus cold.
Busch's family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR released a joint statement.
“We are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," they said.
“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.
“During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.”
Busch won the NASCAR Cup Series championship twice in his career, in 2015 and 2019. He racked up 63 individual race wins, which is the ninth most victories in the history of the motorsport series.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What was Kyle Busch's cause of death?
Continue reading...
