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Kyle Busch dies at 41, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing say

sportsMay 21, 2026641,682

Kyle Busch died at 41 after a recent hospitalization, the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said in a joint statement Thursday. Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and amassed 234 NASCAR national series victories, making him the winningest driver in national series history. The joint statement extended condolences to his wife Samantha and sons Brexton and Lennix and did not provide a cause of death. Busch's record haul of wins and reputation as a fierce competitor made him a central figure in modern NASCAR, marking a major loss for the sport.

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