Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in racing simulator before shocking death at 41
Kyle Busch, a former NASCAR star, was found unresponsive while testing a racing simulator before his death at 41. He had been hospitalized due to a severe illness, and his family announced his passing shortly after. Busch was a celebrated driver, known for his talent and connection with fans, leaving behind a legacy in the sport.
- ▪Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in a racing simulator in Concord, N.C., the day before his death.
- ▪He was hospitalized due to a severe illness, and no official cause of death has been revealed.
- ▪Busch was a two-time Cup Series champion and ranked ninth all-time in NASCAR Cup Series wins.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 08:11:33 -0400 |
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Sports Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in racing simulator before shocking death at 41 By Matt Ehalt Published May 22, 2026, 8:11 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Former Nascar star Kyle Busch became unresponsive while testing a racing simulator in Concord, N.C., the day before his death and had to be hospitalized, sources told the Associated Press. Busch died Thursday at the age of 41 after being hospitalized with what had been described as serious illness, and no official cause of death has been revealed. His family posted a message on his X account on Thursday at 10:23 a.m. ET stating he had been hospitalized and would not compete this weekend.
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