The NASCAR community continues to mourn ahead of the 2026 Coca-Cola 600. On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Richard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch died at 41 years old, the sport announced. Busch was hospitalized overnight, and the driver’s family announced the “severe” illness in the morning.
This has been one of the darkest days in NASCAR history, as everyone mourns Busch’s tragic death. From fans to drivers, everyone has been paying tribute to one of NASCAR’s all-time greats. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was one of the sport’s most popular drivers.
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Below are some of the tributes that active and former NASCAR drivers have posted in memory of the late Kyle Busch.
Brad Keselowski
Jeff Gordon
Jimmie Johnson
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Kevin Harvick
William Byron
Kyle Larson
Ryan Blaney
Richard Petty
Joey Logano
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Clint Bowyer
Denny Hamlin
Chandler Smith
Christian Eckes
Kyle Petty
Chase Briscoe
Carson Hocevar
More: A tribute to Kyle Busch: One of NASCAR’s all-time greats
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