‘The sport won’t be the same’: Nascar world reacts to sudden death of driver Kyle Busch

41-year-old died after hospitalization for severe illness 911 call: Busch was short of breath, coughing blood Fans honor driver by donating to IVF foundation Longtime teammates, former rivals and others around the sports world have joined the wave of condolences over the sudden death of Nascar driver Kyle Busch on Thursday. Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who was the winningest driver across the sport’s three series in history, died at 41 after being hospitalized earlier Thursday with a severe illness. No cause of death has been announced. Continue reading...

Ella Brockway and agencies · Fri, May 22, 2026, 6:49 AM
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‘The sport won’t be the same’: Nascar world reacts to sudden death of driver Kyle Busch

41-year-old died after hospitalization for severe illness
911 call: Busch was short of breath, coughing blood
Fans honor driver by donating to IVF foundation

Longtime teammates, former rivals and others around the sports world have joined the wave of condolences over the sudden death of Nascar driver Kyle Busch on Thursday.

Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who was the winningest driver across the sport’s three series in history, died at 41 after being hospitalized earlier Thursday with a severe illness. No cause of death has been announced.

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