Kyle Busch: key obituary facts
Is Kyle Busch dead? Yes. Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, at age 41.
Cause of death: Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Kyle Busch known for?
He was known as American racing driver (1985–2026).
More about Kyle Busch
Born: 2 May 1985.
Place of birth: Las Vegas.
Place of death: Charlotte.
Gender: male.
Occupation: NASCAR team owner, racing automobile driver.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Durango High School.
Awards: NASCAR Rookie of the Year, Best Driver ESPY Award.
Spouse: Samantha Busch.
Kyle Busch, an American race car driver and team owner, died on May 21, 2026, at age 41.
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2, 1985, he competed full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Busch drove the No.
8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing in the Cup Series and the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Spire Motorsports in the Truck Series. He was also the former owner of Kyle Busch Motorsports, which competed in the Xfinity Series from 2011 to 2013 and the Truck Series from 2010 to 2023.
Kyle Busch, 41, American race car driver (NASCAR).