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BBC NewsNASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Died at 41 from Pneumonia That Progressed to Sepsis
Kyle Busch died Thursday after severe pneumonia advanced into sepsis, according to a family statement. The two-time Cup Series champion was 41 and had been competing in his 22nd season.
ForbesRichard Childress Racing Suspends Use of No. 8 After Kyle Busch Death
Richard Childress Racing announced it will retire the No. 8 car number previously driven by Kyle Busch. The team stated the number will remain available for Busch's son Brexton when he is ready to race.
larrybrownsports.comNASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Dies at 41 After Illness
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at age 41 after being admitted to the hospital for a severe illness. NASCAR announced the death and expressed condolences to his family and the motorsports community.
South China Morning PostChina Debuts First Domestically Produced Racing Fuel at Taklimakan Rally
China introduced its first mass-produced racing-grade fuel at the 2026 China Taklimakan Rally in Urumqi. The fuel was developed by Sinopec Group institutes and Zhenhai Refining & Chemical.
The GuardianIndyCar Pulls 'One Nation, One Race' Shirt After Customer Feedback
IndyCar withdrew a promotional T-shirt for the Freedom 250 race in Washington DC after receiving customer complaints about its design and phrasing. The series said it is reviewing its approval process for event apparel. The shirt was part of promotion for a street race sanctioned…
cordcuttersnews.comNASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar Visits Indianapolis 500 Practice
NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar attended practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 13, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hocevar watched Andretti Global drivers from the team's timing stand and spoke about his longstanding interest in the event. He drives for Spir…
ForbesDriver To Attempt Indianapolis 500 And Coca-Cola 600 On Same Day
A driver will compete in the Indianapolis 500 and then travel to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 later the same day on May 24. The attempt marks the first by a woman and the first by a foreign-born driver. Five drivers have tried the feat known as The Double before, with only one co…
ForbesIndyCar Revises Full Course Yellow Policy After Incident Involving Alexander Rossi
IndyCar Officiating changed its full course yellow deployment criteria following a May 8 incident during the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A local yellow was initially used when Alexander Rossi's car stopped on the front straightaway, leading to confusion amon…
ForbesIndyCar Schedules Return to Arlington for Java House Grand Prix in 2027
IndyCar announced on May 11, 2026 that the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will return March 19-21, 2027. The event follows the series' inaugural race on a temporary street course through the sports and entertainment district surrounding AT&T Stadium.
Al JazeeraSpanish Rider Wins French MotoGP Overtaking Championship Leader on Penultimate Lap
A Spanish rider charged from seventh on the grid to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, securing his first MotoGP victory in 588 days. The win moved him within one point of the championship leader after five rounds. A satellite team rider completed the podium, delivering the Ita…
New York PostKyle Loftis, Founder of Street-Racing Media Company 1320Video, Dies at 43
Loftis, who launched 1320Video as a passion project in 2003 and built it into what it calls the largest streetcar media company in the world, died Tuesday night. The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a death investigation. 1320Video said it is in a state of shock and ask…