Kyle Busch, Las Vegas native and two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41‎

Las Vegas native Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion and the winningest driver in NASCAR national series history, died on Thursday after being hospitalized with a severe illness. He was 41.

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies Unexpectedly At 41‎

Kyle Busch is dead at 41.

Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champ, Dies at 41‎

Kyle Busch, the 2005 NASCAR Rookie of the Year and a two-time Cup Series champion, has died at age 41, shortly after being hospitalized with an undisclosed illness. Triumphant in a record 234 races across NASCAR’s three national series and widely esteemed as one of the greatest drivers in the history of stock-car racing, Busch …

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41 after "severe illness," his family says‎

One of the greatest NASCAR racers of all time, Kyle Busch, died on Thursday at 41. His family earlier in the day had said he "experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization and was undergoing treatment." Tom Hanson reports.

NASCAR star Kyle Busch dead at age 41‎

He was among the most winning drivers in NASCAR history and now the sudden death of Kyle Busch has left the racing world stunned. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports on what both NASCAR and Busch’s family have revealed about his death. 

NASCAR community mourns Kyle Busch's death at 41‎

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has died at 41, shocking the racing community just days after his Truck Series win.

Kyle Busch, Two-Time Nascar Cup Series Champion, Dead at 41‎

The legendary driver holds the record for most wins across the top three Nascar divisions

Nascar champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41‎

Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.

Nascar champion Busch dies aged 41‎

Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41‎

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at 41 years old, Richard Childress Racing announced.

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement‎

NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement."On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," a joint statement said.

NASCAR, sports world shocked as Kyle Busch dies at age 41‎

NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday, May 21, at the age of 41 following what was called a "severe illness."

Kyle Busch, 2-time NASCAR Cup and Brickyard 400 champion, dies at 41‎

Kyle Busch won a NASCAR Truck Series race last week. His family announced Thursday morning he was dealing with a "severe illness."

Kyle Busch, 2-time NASCAR Cup and Brickyard 400 champion, dies at 41‎

Kyle Busch won a NASCAR Truck Series race last week. His family announced Thursday morning he was dealing with a "severe illness."

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch dies at 41‎

Two-time NASCAR Series Cup champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41 following a brief but severe illness, NASCAR officials announced Thursday.

NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies after 'severe illness'‎

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died May 21, 2026. Earlier, he had pulled out of the NASCAR race in Charlotte with a "serious illness."

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: 'Sudden and tragic'‎

"On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch."

Two-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch Has Died At 41, NASCAR Says‎

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says

NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says‎

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won't compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said.

NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says‎

Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at age 41 following illness‎

Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died on May 21 after an illness, NASCAR announced.

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at age 41‎

NASCAR announced that racing legend Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. 

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch tragically dies at 41 after hospitalization‎

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41 after being hospitalized Thursday due to a severe illness, his family confirms.

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says‎

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dead at 41‎

NASCAR champion driver Kyle Busch has died after being hospitalized for an illness.

Kyle Busch, NASCAR Cup champion, dead at 41‎

Kyle Busch, the winningest driver across NASCAR’s three top series, has died. He was 41 years old. 

Best images of NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Busch‎

NASCAR star Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and will miss Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 race.

NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Hospitalized with 'Severe Illness,' Will Miss Races for Treatment‎

The two-time NASCAR champion, 41, called for medical attention after a race earlier this month

NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says‎

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won't compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said.

2-Time NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Hospitalized With Severe Illness‎

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won’t compete in the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend at Charlotte.

Kyle Busch hospitalized with 'severe illness,' will miss NASCAR Charlotte race‎

Kyle Busch, winner of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on May 15, has been hospitalized with a severe illness and will miss the Coca-Cola 600.

NASCAR champ Kyle Busch hospitalized with undisclosed but "severe illness," will miss Coca-Cola 600‎

Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, will miss Coca-Cola 600. His family asks for privacy as the two-time NASCAR champion undergoes treatment.