According to the Associated Press, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was conducting a test in a racing simulator on Wednesday when he became unresponsive.
WASHINGTON DC, DC — Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at the age of 41, just three days before he was set to run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
As Busch’s friends, family and fans mourn his death and pay tribute to his legacy, details about what actually happened remain limited.
On Wednesday, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in a driving simulator in Concord, according to a new report by the Associated Press. He was transferred from there to a hospital in Charlotte, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press, providing new insight into the hours before the racing star’s unexpected death.
New details of the 911 call show that a caller reported a man needed an ambulance at the GM Charlotte Technical Center on Wednesday afternoon. The caller described the person as having shortness of breath, feeling very hot, believing he was going to pass out and coughing up blood.
The caller confirmed that the subject was awake and lying on the bathroom floor at the time.
Earlier on Thursday, his family posted that Busch was hospitalized, undergoing treatment for a “serious illness.”
Just hours later, Busch’s family and NASCAR issued a joint statement confirming the 41-year-old had died.
“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one that only comes along once in a generation,” the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said in a joint statement. “He’s fierce, he’s passionate, he’s highly skilled and he cares deeply about the sport and its fans.”
What caused Kyle Busch’s death?
As of Friday morning, an official cause of death had not been announced for Kyle Busch, whose death shocked the professional racing world.
His death came 11 days after Busch radioed his crew near the end of the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen asking doctors to give him a “shot” when he finished the race.
According to the TV broadcast, Busch was battling a cold made worse by the intense G-forces and elevation changes on the New York highway.
A few days later on May 15, Busch won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover. Comments from his post-race interview resurfaced as news of his death spread.
“Take whatever you can get, man,” Busch said. “You never know when the last one will happen, so appreciate it all — have faith.”
Fans, rivals mourn Busch’s death
In the short time since Busch’s death was confirmed, an outpouring of support has poured in for his loved ones from fans who enjoyed watching him race and competitors who encountered him on the track.
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson was one of the first to offer his condolences over the post on X.
“Kyle Busch is not only one of the fiercest competitors our sport has ever seen, he is one of the most talented race car drivers I have ever shared the track with. We spent many years as teammates at Hendrick Motorsports, and even as competitors, there was always a deep respect for what he could do behind the wheel,” Johnson wrote. “Kyle pushed us all to be better. His passion, intensity and love for racing were unmatched, and his impact on the sport will be felt forever.”
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin said, “Completely unable to comprehend this news. All we have to think about is his family during this time. We love you KB.”
Fans also honored Busch with charitable donations, making a symbolic gesture to the charity he founded.
As of Thursday evening, the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund – the charity Busch and his wife founded to help couples get fertility treatment – had received hundreds of new donations.
Contributions on the charity’s page include messages such as “In Memory of Kyle Busch,” “In Honor of Kyle Busch” and “In Memory of Rowdy,” submitted by fans from across the country. Many gave exactly $18.08, referring to the two car numbers Busch drove throughout his career. Busch drives the No. 18 during his championship year at Joe Gibbs Racing and wore No. 8 for Richard Childress Racing in its final season.
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