NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who won at Michigan speedway, has died
Kyle Busch , a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, a winner at Michigan International Speedway and one the sport's best drivers died on Thursday, May 22, according to a news release from NASCAR. Busch’s death at 41, which was announced by the Busch family, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing, was a blow to the motorsport's community. The NASCAR legend was hospitalized earlier in the week with what the motorsport series and his family called a "severe illness.
" He did not recover, USA TODAY reported. Kyle Busch's cause of death is not immediately known. He was preparing to race in the the Coca-Cola 600, which is on Sunday, May 24.
“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," NASCAR said in a news release. “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. Busch was in his 22nd full-time season this year.