NASCAR's Kyle Busch unexpectedly dies while in NC. What we know

Famed NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died unexpectedly in Charlotte on May 21. He was 41. Busch was rushed to a hospital in Charlotte with an unknown illness before dying on Thursday, May 21, according to reports from NASCAR.

One of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history, Busch was expected to compete this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch's family reported that the driver had been rushed to the hospital and wouldn't compete. Reports indicated that Busch had been sick in recent weeks and was overheard radioing for the track doctor during a race at Watkins Glen in New York on May 10.

His sudden death has hit his family and friends, those in the NASCAR world and fans. Family reacts to Kyle Busch's sudden death The Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR made the following joint statement: “On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch. “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.