Danica Patrick mourns Kyle Busch in emotional tribute: ‘Devastating loss’
Danica Patrick expressed her sorrow over the unexpected death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, calling it a 'devastating loss' for his family and the racing community. She praised Busch's exceptional driving skills and his ability to reach a 'next level' of focus on the track. Patrick's tribute reflects the sentiments of many in the NASCAR community mourning the loss of a significant figure in the sport.
- ▪Danica Patrick described Kyle Busch's death as a 'devastating loss' for his family and the racing community.
- ▪Busch passed away at the age of 41 after being hospitalized with severe pneumonia.
- ▪Patrick competed against Busch in NASCAR's top series from 2012 to 2018 and highlighted his incredible driving talent.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/sports/danica-patrick-mourns-kyle-busch-in-emotional-tribute-devastating-loss/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 16:13:37 -0400 |
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Sports Danica Patrick mourns Kyle Busch in emotional tribute: ‘Devastating loss’ By Dylan Svoboda Published May 23, 2026, 4:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Danica Patrick joined the chorus of voices mourning the sudden death of NASCAR great Kyle Busch. The former IndyCar and NASCAR driver said she was “shocked” and “sad” over Busch’s death, calling it a “devastating loss” for his family and the entire racing community. “I think that we’re all just shocked. We’re sad. You know, it’s just something that no one expected,” Patrick said during an appearance on “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich” on Friday. “When I first heard something was wrong, I thought he was driving something, but it was something completely different.
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