Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at the age of 41, it was announced Thursday.
NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing confirmed Busch’s death Thursday after his family previously announced he had been hospitalized with a serious illness.
No further details about the disease have been released.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community,” NASCAR said in a statement.
Busch was considered one of the most accomplished drivers in NASCAR history after winning Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019 and amassing 63 wins in the series.
He also became the winningest driver in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts and Craftsman Truck Series history, with 102 and 69 wins, respectively.
Busch raced at NASCAR’s highest level starting in 2005 and joined Richard Childress Racing in 2023.
Known for his aggressive riding style and fierce competitiveness, he became one of the most recognizable and divisive figures in the sport.
In a joint statement, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing described Busch as “a rare talent, a once-in-a-generation talent. NASCAR has lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.”
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