Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who won more races than any driver across NASCAR's three national series, has died at the age of 41.
Busch's representatives had stated earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to the hospital with a severe illness. A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR confirmed his death. According to the Washington Examiner, Busch died from an undisclosed illness on Thursday.
Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR's top division at the time of his death. Al Jazeera reported that he won Cup Series championships in 2015 and 2019. According to ESPN and PBS Newshour, Busch held the record for the most race wins across NASCAR's three national series, which include the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Truck Series.
The Washington Examiner noted that the announcement came after Busch's family had stated earlier in the day that he was hospitalized. Sky News reported that Busch had been taken to the hospital with a "severe illness" prior to his death.
NBC News reported on statements from both NASCAR and Busch's family regarding the situation. The network's Sam Brock provided coverage of the announcement.
Busch competed for Richard Childress Racing at the time of his death. His career spanned more than two decades in NASCAR competition, during which he achieved the distinction of winning more races than any other driver across the organization's three national racing series. The Daily Caller reported on Busch's death, noting his accomplishments in the sport.
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