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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after sudden illness
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died from an undisclosed illness on Thursday at the age of 41.
TL;DR
- Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died at age 41 from an undisclosed illness.
- His hospitalization was announced earlier on the same day he passed away.
- Busch was slated to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports President Marcus Smith released statements mourning his loss and celebrating his career.
- He drove the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing.
- Busch held a record for most victories across NASCAR's top three series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, including the 2018 Coca-Cola 600.
- He is survived by his wife, Samantha, two children, Brexton and Lennix, and his parents.
- Busch was an open supporter of President Donald Trump.