NASCAR teams mourn Kyle Busch’s death as his race car receives new number
The NASCAR community is still coping with the tragic death of Kyle Busch as the sport continues with its next race this weekend, but the memories of the former champion are still flowing in. The 41 year old suddenly passed away this week ahead of the Coca-Cola 600, and Busch’s death has left auto racing fans stunned. However, NASCAR will hold its next race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, which marks the first event without Busch in years.
MORE: Richard Childress Racing makes major decision on Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Richard Childress Racing made the classy move to effectively retire Busch’s No. 8 car until his son is old enough to compete in NASCAR.
Meanwhile, Busch’s car received a makeover for this weekend’s event that includes a new number . Kyle Busch's Richard Childress Racing team unloads their car for the Coca-Cola 600. The number is now 33.
The driver is now Austin Hill. A black No. 8 decal sits just below the driver's side window pic.
twitter. com/k1uvtOCWbI — Steven Taranto (@STaranto92) May 23, 2026 Several videos at Charlotte’s race track revealed RCR’s crew unloading the newly-painted No. 33 car that Austin Hill is driving.