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Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’

Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’

Summary

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and record-holder for most wins in NASCAR’s top three series, has died at age 41 after a severe illness. He was hospitalized shortly after becoming unresponsive while testing in a racing simulator, and no cause of death has been disclosed.

Key Facts

  • Kyle Busch won more races than anyone in NASCAR’s three main national series.
  • He was 41 years old when he died.
  • Busch was hospitalized after becoming unresponsive during simulator testing in Concord, North Carolina.
  • His family did not release a cause of death.
  • Busch won two Cup Series championships, in 2015 and 2019, racing for Joe Gibbs Racing.
  • He was known by nicknames like “Rowdy” and “Wild Thing” for his competitive style and personality.
  • Busch is survived by his wife, Samantha, and their two children.
  • He was the younger brother of NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch.
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