Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch passed away Thursday at the age of 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness.
Busch is the most-winningest driver in NASCAR history across three national divisions, with 234 total victories between the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Busch currently sits ninth on the NASCAR Cup Series wins list with 63 wins. He's the all-time wins leader in both the NASCAR O'Reilly Series (102) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (69).
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Busch's most recent win came just last week during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway.
Busch won his first NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2015 before following it up with a second title in 2019. He also secured the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship in 2009.
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Outside of this NASCAR career, Busch scored major victories at short track racing events including the Snowball Derby, Winchester 400, Oxford 250 and Redbud 400.
In recent years, Busch developed a passion for dirt racing with his son, Brexton. The two competed together and against each other in Micro Sprints at events including the Tulsa Shootout. Busch also competed in the Chili Bowl Nationals for the first time in 2025.
Outside of the race car, Busch and his wife Samantha also made a significant impact with their Bundle of Joy Fund, which provides monetary grants for in-need couples struggling with infertility and the costs associated with IVF treatment. The couple started the fund in 2015 after their own struggle with infertility prior to the birth of Brexton that year.
Busch leaves behind his wife, Samantha, his son Brexton, and their daughter Lennix.