{"id":2427202,"date":"2026-05-21T23:05:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T23:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2427202"},"modified":"2026-05-21T23:05:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T23:05:49","slug":"nascar-drivers-speak-out-after-kyle-buschs-death-tributes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/nascar-drivers-speak-out-after-kyle-buschs-death-tributes\/","title":{"rendered":"NASCAR Drivers Speak Out After Kyle Busch\u2019s Death: Tributes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The extended NASCAR community has spoken out in the wake of racing legend Kyle Busch<\/strong>\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

The athlete died at age 41<\/a> on Thursday, May 21, following a \u201csevere illness,\u201d according to a statement released on behalf of the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,\u201d the statement began. \u201cA future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the statement continued, it called out Busch\u2019s two-decade-long career and the records he broke through several NASCAR races.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal \u2018Rowdy Nation.\u2019 Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha\u2019s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle\u2019s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans,\u201d the statement continued. \u201cNASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon. During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family\u2019s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to see who else spoke out following news of Busch\u2019s death:<\/p>\n

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Denny Hamlin<\/h2>\n

\u201cAbsolutely cannot comprehend this news,\u201d the NASCAR driver shared via X, sharing the organization\u2019s statement. \u201cWe just need to think of his family during this time. We love you KB.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brad Keselowski<\/h2>\n

\u201cAbsolute shock. Very hard to process,\u201d the driver wrote via X. \u201cHug your loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

Connor Zilisch<\/h2>\n

The NASCAR Cup Series driver also shared a tribute via X.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt a loss for words. Thinking and praying for the entire Busch family.\u201d he shared. \u201cGodspeed my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe Gibbs Racing<\/h2>\n

Busch raced with the Joe Gibbs Racing team for 15 seasons, from 2008 through 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur hearts are broken for Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, and the entire Busch family,\u201d they shared in a company statement. \u201cKyle was a fierce competitor, an incredible teammate, and, far more importantly, a devoted husband, father, and son. His impact on our organization and on the sport of NASCAR will never be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n

They added, \u201cDuring this unimaginable time, everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing and the Gibbs family are lifting the Busch family up in prayer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.<\/h2>\n

The NASCAR racer also shared his condolences on X.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere aren\u2019t really words for today,\u201d he wrote. \u201cI\u2019ve raced against Kyle for a long time, and anyone who\u2019s lined up next to him knows exactly what made him special, he gave you everything he had, every single lap, and he made all of us better for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stenhouse Jr. added, \u201cBut more than the wins and the records, I keep thinking about Samantha, Brexton, and Lennix, and the entire Busch family right now. That\u2019s where my heart is.\u201d<\/p>\n

The driver concluded his message with a note to Busch, using the late athlete\u2019s nickname.<\/p>\n

\u201cRest easy, Rowdy,\u201d Stenhouse Jr. wrote. \u201cThe sport won\u2019t be the same without you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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