Will Buxton Delivers Emotional Tribute to Kyle Busch at Carb Day: “The Loss of One of Its Favorite Sons”

Carb Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is traditionally one of motorsport ‘s most celebratory occasions: final practice, the Pit Stop Challenge, crowds buzzing with race weekend energy. On Friday, it was very different. Kyle Busch , the two-time NASCAR champion, died at the age of 41 on Thursday, just hours after his family announced he had been hospitalized with a “severe illness.

” Broadcaster Will Buxton, speaking from the Speedway ahead of Carb Day, gave a tribute that captured the mood of an entire community trying to process the loss. His words are worth reading in full. “Good morning everyone, and welcome back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Carb Day is a day of fun. It’s a day of passion and of racing purity. But today, race fans will arrive here in mourning.

This crowd has seen some incredible races, some incredible racers, but few have left as lasting an impression as Kyle Busch. Today the racing world is coming to terms with the loss of one of its favorite and most brilliant sons. “Last Friday, Kyle Busch climbed from his truck and bowed to the fans at Dover Speedway after claiming his 234th NASCAR win.