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What Are People Saying About the Death of Kyle Busch?
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Scroll through below for more social media reactions from fellow NASCAR racers, stars and more:
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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. He was 41 years old.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire… pic.twitter.com/FARIF6OKrw
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 21, 2026
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Kyle and I had a really challenging existence for many years. But we luckily took the time to figure out our differences and that was something he instigated with a conversation in his bus around how we each managed our racing teams. I was super eager for us to get on better…
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) May 21, 2026
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I made him earn every victory and stole a few from him along the way. We took our shots at each other, in the media and on the track. But I’d like to think that somewhere deep down there was an appreciation that we pushed each other to perform at the highest level, even if… pic.twitter.com/1dAq7Eui7D
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) May 22, 2026
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I just talked to him Friday. In complete shock, as we all are. The devastation and sadness is beyond words. Praying for Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, his entire family and loved ones…🙏 pic.twitter.com/4Z98jzgWIK
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) May 21, 2026
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Absolutely cannot comprehend this news. We just need to think of his family during this time. We love you KB. https://t.co/cpaXg2HZGF
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) May 21, 2026
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There aren’t really words for today. I’ve raced against Kyle for a long time, and anyone who’s lined up next to him knows exactly what made him special, he gave you everything he had, every single lap, and he made all of us better for it.
But more than the wins and the records,… https://t.co/hLS9vioUyN
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) May 21, 2026
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Completely heartbroken to hear the news of Kyle’s passing.
I have so many memories of great battles with him throughout my career that I’ll cherish forever. It’s hard to even put into words what he meant to me and my career, whether he knew it or not. He was the bar we all… pic.twitter.com/wJmFDmY7LN
— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) May 21, 2026
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— John Hunter Nemechek (@JHNemechek) May 21, 2026
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Incredibly sad. My thoughts are with his entire family. A true wheelman and one of the best to ever do it. https://t.co/BMlclyUI09
— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) May 21, 2026
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As racers, we spend our whole lives speaking our minds, standing our ground, and living wide open. Kyle Busch was one of those guys — passionate, opinionated, and never afraid to say exactly what he felt. But beyond the helmet and the headlines, he was a father first.
That’s the… pic.twitter.com/PRE51KYNaH
— Steve Torrence (@SteveTorrence) May 21, 2026
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Absolutely shocked, gutted, and numb. Wow. RIP Rowdy https://t.co/6BYM78nxu2
— Mike Bagley “Bagman” (@TheMikeBagley) May 21, 2026
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I’m a bit shell shocked at the moment..
Kyle was incredible to me and our progrum. A phenomenal hang, husband, father, and wheelman.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends..
We love you @KyleBusch.. You done good. Rest easy, man. pic.twitter.com/oAPtEJGH90
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 21, 2026
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At a loss for words. Thinking and praying for the entire Busch family. Godspeed my friend❤️
— Connor Zilisch (@ConnorZilisch) May 21, 2026
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Kyle Busch wasn’t just one of the fiercest competitors our sport has ever seen, he was one of the most talented race car drivers I’ve ever shared a track with. We spent years as teammates atHendrick Motorsports, and even as competitors, there was always a deep respect for what… pic.twitter.com/uAX3o2D0Nz
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) May 21, 2026
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Our hearts are broken for Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, and the entire Busch family. Kyle was a fierce competitor, an incredible teammate, and, far more importantly, a devoted husband, father, and son. His impact on our organization and on the sport of NASCAR will never be… pic.twitter.com/Va7PzWEseG
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) May 21, 2026
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I am saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Kyle Busch. He was a friend here on X. Condolences to his family. 😔
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) May 22, 2026
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Kyle Busch was one of the best villains we’ve ever had in NASCAR — and I say that in a 100% complimentary manner.
Post-Dale, the sport needed personalities. Rowdy gave us a totally unique and unapologetic one, and backed it up every step of the way. pic.twitter.com/FvKKJErM8r
— Mitchell Northam (@primetimeMitch) May 22, 2026
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How Did Kyle Busch Die?
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Busch’s cause of death has not yet been released.
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However, there are a number of details about his death that we do know:
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- NASCAR driver Kyle Busch diedon May 21 at the age of 41.
- Earlier in the day,it was announced he’d been hospitalized with a severe illness.
- His hospitalization reportedly came ashe was using a racing simulator.
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The 41-year-old’s death stunned fans, friends, fellow drivers and anyone who followed his racing career.
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He becomes the second well-known driver to die in the last six months, following the death of Greg Biffle in December of 2025.
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Busch was set to race in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday (May 24) at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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This was his 22nd season as a driver in NASCAR’s cup series, where he won championships twice.
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Kyle Busch won more 200 races for Hendrick Motorsports Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing across all levels of NASCAR over his career.
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He also owned his own Kyle Busch Motorsports for more than 10years, winning 100 races (including wins from other drivers) from 2010 to 2023.
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Kyle Busch’s Wife and Kids
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Nascar.com noted that Busch had been married to wife Samantha since 2010.
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READ MORE: Here’s Everything We Know About Kyle Busch’s Family
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The couple had two kids; son Brexton (11 years old on Monday) and daughter Lennix (age 4).
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Busch’s final post to Instagram celebrated his son’s birthday.
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