Kyle Busch, former NASCAR champion, dead at 41

Richard Childress Racing Kyle Busch (8) comes out for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 Realtree Chevrolet, celebrates with his wife, Samantha Busch, and daughter, Lennix Busch.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is introduced before the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 Group 1001 Chevrolet, laughs on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race.

NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kyle Busch and wife, Samantha Busch pose for photos on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 FICO Chevrolet, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 28, 2026.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #07 Gainbridge Chevrolet, his wife, Samantha Busch, daughter, Lennix Busch and son, Brexton Busch bow their heads during pre-race ceremonies.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 BetMGM Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tennessee Army National Guard 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

May 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Richard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch (8) is introduced before the start of the 2026 Wurth 400 cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Watermelon x Circle K Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)