Kyle Busch News

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 23: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch (R) and his brother, NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kyle Busch pose for photos at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Charlotte Convention Center on January 23, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kurt Busch comments on brother Kyle’s death

Kurt Busch comments on brother Kyle’s death

June 8, 2026
Kurt Busch shared his first public comments since the death of his brother, Kyle Busch, posting a lengthy message on social
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, (L) and NASCAR Hall of Famer and RCR team owner, Richard Childress look on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Richard Childress reflects on Kyle Busch’s legacy, reveals extension plans at Michigan

Richard Childress reflects on Kyle Busch’s legacy, reveals extension plans at Michigan

June 6, 2026
Sounding melancholy and expressing his continued disbelief over the tragic loss of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion driver
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 06: NASCAR Hall of Famer and RCR team owner, Richard Childress speaks to the media during a press conference at Michigan International Speedway on June 06, 2026 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Richard Childress transcript from Michigan International Speedway

Richard Childress transcript from Michigan International Speedway

June 6, 2026
Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing, addressed the media onsite at Michigan International Speedway
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 06: NASCAR Hall of Famer and RCR team owner, Richard Childress speaks to the media during a press conference at Michigan International Speedway on June 06, 2026 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Hill to continue driving No. 33 for Richard Childress Racing in 2026

Austin Hill to continue driving No. 33 for Richard Childress Racing in 2026

June 6, 2026
Richard Childress announced that the current plan is for Austin Hill to continue driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for the remainder
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with daughter, Lennix Busch son, Brexton Busch and wife, Samantha Busch in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on February 21, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Samantha Busch releases statement

Samantha Busch releases statement

June 5, 2026
Just over two weeks after the tragic and unexpected loss of Kyle Busch, his wife Samantha has released a statement, thanking
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: A general view of the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Dillon says Richard Childress Racing moving forward

Austin Dillon says Richard Childress Racing moving forward

May 31, 2026
As a trusted voice at the shop, Austin Dillon revealed Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway that he was keeping team members
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 29: A general view of the scoring pylon displaying the #8 at the top as a tribute to Kyle Busch prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 29, 2026 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Nashville Notebook

Saturday Nashville Notebook

May 30, 2026
Busch's legacy continues to shine through tributes at Nashville Superspeedway
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 30: Rajah Caruth, driver of the #71 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Just eight races remain as Truck Series seads to Nashville

Just eight races remain as Truck Series seads to Nashville

May 28, 2026
Kyle Busch was scheduled to compete this weekend at Nashville in the Spire Motorsports Chevrolet truck. Defending race winner
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: A general view of the grid during the remembrance ceremony for Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Death certificate details Kyle Busch illness

Death certificate details Kyle Busch illness

May 28, 2026
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch had bacterial pneumonia for “days to weeks” before he died last week at 41, according to a copy
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Busch obituary

Kyle Busch obituary

May 26, 2026
Kyle Busch, an auto racing great who won two NASCAR Cup Series and was ranked among the league's all-time best drivers,
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: (L-R) NASCAR Hall of Famer and RCR team owner, Richard Childress, Samantha Busch (wife) Brexton Busch (son) and NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell at the remembrance ceremony for Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

On a rainy Memorial Day weekend, the focus was on Kyle Busch

On a rainy Memorial Day weekend, the focus was on Kyle Busch

May 25, 2026
For the NASCAR community, Memorial Day Weekend has always been a time of special reverence
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: (L-R) NASCAR Hall of Famer and RCR team owner, Richard Childress, Samantha Busch (wife) Brexton Busch (son) and NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell stand on the grid during the remembrance ceremony for Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Busch honored during Coca-Cola 600 pre-race ceremonies

Kyle Busch honored during Coca-Cola 600 pre-race ceremonies

May 24, 2026
During pre-race ceremonies for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR honored Kyle Busch following his passing
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Dale Coyne Racing to honor Kyle Busch during Indianapolis 500

Dale Coyne Racing to honor Kyle Busch during Indianapolis 500

May 24, 2026
Dale Coyne Racing and driver Romain Grosjean will honor Kyle Busch during Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 by running its No. 18
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: A general view of Kyle Busch merchandise at a hauler on the midway during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chase Elliott says he’s in favor of Kyle Busch winning Most Popular Driver

Chase Elliott says he’s in favor of Kyle Busch winning Most Popular Driver

May 23, 2026
During Coca-Cola 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Chase Elliott said he would support Kyle Busch winning NASCAR’
SPARTA, KY - JULY 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, talks to Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 ARRIS Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 at Kentucky Speedway on July 7, 2016 in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Daniel Suárez remembers early lessons from Kyle Busch

Daniel Suárez remembers early lessons from Kyle Busch

May 23, 2026
By Dustin Albino