Kurt Busch shares emotional last moments with late brother Kyle Busch in ‘Today’ interview
Summary
NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch talked about the last moments he spent with his younger brother, Kyle Busch, before Kyle died from pneumonia that turned into sepsis. Kurt shared how emotional and difficult the time was and said he is now mentoring his nephew, Kyle’s 11-year-old son, who is starting to race.Key Facts
- Kyle Busch died on May 21 at age 41 due to pneumonia that developed into sepsis.
- Kurt Busch was with Kyle in the hospital and shared his emotional experience on NBC’s “Today” show.
- Kyle Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (2015, 2019) and holds the record with 234 wins across NASCAR’s top three series.
- Kurt Busch won the Cup Series championship in 2004 and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2023.
- Kyle became sick during a simulator practice and was hospitalized on May 20, shortly before he passed away.
- Despite feeling unwell, Kyle continued racing and won a Truck Series race less than two weeks before his death.
- Their father chose not to visit Kyle in the hospital to remember him as Kyle wanted.
- Kurt is now mentoring Kyle’s son, Brexton, who is 11 years old and already showing strong racing skills.
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