Racing peers mourn NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch
Nicknamed “Rowdy” for his no-holds-barred racing style and personality, he was mourned by everyone from his fans to NASCAR peers and IndyCar racers.
Indianapolis — The motorsports world lost a favorite son this week. Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died at the premature age of 41 — not on track, but after a sudden illness in a hospital on the eve of his race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend for Richard Childress Racing. Nicknamed “Rowdy” for his no-holds-barred racing style — and personality — he was a larger-than-life figure who was mourned by everyone from his fans to NASCAR peers, rocks stars and IndyCar racers.
“Incredibly sad,” posted Team Penske driver Scott McLughlin at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as IndyCar prepped for its Indy 500 weekend. “My thoughts are with his entire family. A true wheelman and one of the best to ever do it.
” Echoed Marco Andretti, one of three members of America’s most famous racing family (including grandfather Mario and father Michael) to have competed here at the 500: “No words. Here for the family. ” Busch, too, was part of a tight-knit, successful racing family including his father, Tom, and older brother Kurt, who himself won a NASCAR title in 2004.
Kurt won his title at the age of 26, just a year after his 18-year-old brother, Kyle, entered NASCAR racing. Incredibly sad. My thoughts are with his entire family.
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