Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup winner and 'a giant of the sport,' dies at 41
Key takeaways
- Kyle Busch, a two-time champion of the NASCAR Cup Series and the association’s winningest driver in history, has died at age 41.
- “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” NASCAR said in a statement Thursday afternoon.
- Brandon Clarke, a Memphis Grizzlies forward and a former first-round draft pick, has died at age 29.
Kyle Busch looks on during practice for a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race May 15 in Dover, Del. (Sean Gardner / Getty Images) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow May 21, 2026 3:21 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Kyle Busch, a two-time champion of the NASCAR Cup Series and the association’s winningest driver in history, has died at age 41.
“We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” NASCAR said in a statement Thursday afternoon. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.”