Kyle Busch Dies at Age 41 After Hospitalization
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday at age 41 following hospitalization. He had won his most recent race less than a week earlier at Dover.
ForbesKyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday at age 41 after being hospitalized. News of the hospitalization emerged Thursday morning. Initial reports described the condition as possibly minor, such as the flu or food poisoning. Busch had won a NASCAR race less than a week earlier at Dover, bringing his career total across NASCAR's top three series to 234 victories.
Busch competed in NASCAR for more than two decades.
He was known for his competitive record and for leading a fan group called Rowdy Nation. He never won the Daytona 500 during his career.
Steps NASCAR, competitors, the industry, media, and fans will now process the loss of the driver. This Sunday's race in Charlotte will be the first NASCAR event since the death.
