Kyle Larson joins an elite group as the 11th driver to win three or more NASCAR Cup Series championships!
Kyle Busch posthumously voted most popular driver in NASCAR Cup Series for ...
Kyle Busch posthumously voted most popular driver in NASCAR Cup Series for 2026: The late Kyle Busch was recognized as the Cup Series’ most popular driver at ...
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'This Is the Part of You That I Don't Like': Denny Hamlin Calls Out Dale ...
'This Is the Part of You That I Don't Like': Denny Hamlin Calls Out Dale Earnhardt Jr. Over Carson Hocevar Controversy
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NASCAR From 25 Years Ago Looks Absolutely Fantastic in HD
NASCAR From 25 Years Ago Looks Absolutely Fantastic in HD: What's better than old racing footage? Old racing footage in widescreen high definition.
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NASCAR Hall of Famer diagnosed with CTE, first known case in racecar ...
NASCAR Hall of Famer diagnosed with CTE, first known case in racecar driver: NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen has been diagnosed posthumously with Stage 3 CTE ...
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Imagine a world where Ayrton Senna was racing in the Indy 500 or door-to-door with Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt. 😓
Brad Keselowski not ready to retire after 19 years in NASCAR
Brad Keselowski not ready to retire after 19 years in NASCAR: Brad Keselowski doesn’t have a specific landing spot for next season after announcing he is leaving ...
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This Animator Is Making a 'Cars' Prequel Film With Spot-On 3D Models of ...
This Animator Is Making a 'Cars' Prequel Film With Spot-On 3D Models of NASCAR Icons
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I tried the food at a Charlotte-area car dealership. Here’s what I got for ...
I tried the food at a Charlotte-area car dealership. Here’s what I got for $25: Enjoy no-frills breakfast and lunch at DJ’s Diner inside Crossroads Ford on Dale ...
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NASCAR shouldn’t penalize Hocevar and Blaney for Bristol brawl but will ...
NASCAR shouldn’t penalize Hocevar and Blaney for Bristol brawl but will they?: Recent Cup Series precedents suggest Saturday night’s altercation may be treated ...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Proposes Wild Idea After NASCAR's 974 Million Gainathlonsports.com
9/11 after 25 years: How NASCAR went back racing following September 11 ...
9/11 after 25 years: How NASCAR went back racing following September 11 attacks: 25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, we look back at how NASCAR ...
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Retired racer Jimmie Johnson credits his multimillion-dollar success to ...
Retired racer Jimmie Johnson credits his multimillion-dollar success to shining his shoes and arriving 10 minutes early: ‘Small things matter’
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NASCAR to pay money for every time a driver swears during 2026 Chase
NASCAR to pay money for every time a driver swears during 2026 Chase : In a new 'swear jar' promotion, fans have the opportunity to win some cash ...
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Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond
Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond: Joey Logano delivered a warning to his NASCAR rivals after his victory Saturday night at ...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains his favorite racing memory 🙏#NASCAR #racing #Commanders
The Real-Life Wardrobe of Shaboozey, Who Once Wrote a Song About His ...
The Real-Life Wardrobe of Shaboozey, Who Once Wrote a Song About His Favorite NASCAR Jacket
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Rick Hendrick is giving Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 to drive in final ...
Rick Hendrick is giving Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 to drive in final Daytona 500: Hendrick is giving the No. 48 back to Johnson to drive in his final NASCAR Cup ...
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‘Like family.’ Longtime homestyle cooking restaurant to close in ...
‘Like family.’ Longtime homestyle cooking restaurant to close in Mooresville.: The owner of a longtime homestyle cooking restaurant in Mooresville says his lease ...
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Alex Bowman to retire from full-time NASCAR after 2027 season
Alex Bowman to retire from full-time NASCAR after 2027 season: The 33-year-old has signed a one-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports
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For the first time in 30 years, North Wilkesboro is hosting a NASCAR points race. It likely wouldn't have been revived without Dale Earnhardt Jr ... Show more

Dale Earnhardt Jr., federal money spur North Wilkesboro’s NASCAR revival
Travis Kelce and other celebrity sightings at NASCAR weekend in Coronado
Travis Kelce and other celebrity sightings at NASCAR weekend in Coronado: The tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and co-host of the "New Heights" ...
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Kyle Busch’s family makes appearance at Coke 600. A powerful moment came ...
Kyle Busch’s family makes appearance at Coke 600. A powerful moment came next: Kyle Busch’s family arrives to Coca-Cola 600 to special tribute and words from ...
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Key FactsCause of NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch’s Death Disclosed
May 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
  • Kyle Busch passed away due to pneumonia complications that escalated into sepsis at the age of 41.

  • He was hospitalized shortly before his death and was unable to compete in the Charlotte race weekend.

  • Sepsis is a critical condition caused by infections that can deteriorate quickly and has a high fatality rate if untreated.

  • Busch’s No. 8 car will be retired and reserved for his son when he is ready to begin racing in NASCAR.
  • It just overwhelms the body's immune system and then that bacteria spreads to the blood, which causes this reaction.
    — Dr. Alok Patel, ABC News contributor, explaining how sepsis develops from pneumonia.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93: Ned Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after 50 career wins on the ...
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Richard Childress knew Kyle Busch had big plans, just like Dale Earnhardt ...
Richard Childress knew Kyle Busch had big plans, just like Dale Earnhardt Sr. did
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Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 2-time Cup Series champion and longtime ...
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 2-time Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, dies at 93
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Kyle Busch fans at MIS mourn a 'fiery competitor'
Kyle Busch fans at MIS mourn a 'fiery competitor': For the first time since 2004, MIS hosted a NASCAR series race without Kyle Busch, who died last month at age ...
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Kyle Busch's final texts to Dale Earnhardt Jr. one day before his death ...
Kyle Busch's final texts to Dale Earnhardt Jr. one day before his death revealed: Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed his final text messages with late NASCAR star Kyle ...
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NASCAR legends, including Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr., paid tribute to two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch after the 41-year-old's ... Show more
2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with ...
2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with 'severe illness'
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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s sudden death leaves an unfathomable hole in the ...
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s sudden death leaves an unfathomable hole in the sport: NASCAR championship driver Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly after a severe but ...
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‘Kyle Busch is an American badass’: NASCAR star will loom even larger in ...
‘Kyle Busch is an American badass’: NASCAR star will loom even larger in death: NASCAR star Kyle Busch died Thursday, at age 41. His legacy will dominate Coke ...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin and NASCAR drivers remember Kyle Busch
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin and NASCAR drivers remember Kyle Busch: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano were among the drivers who recalled ...
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Family of Kyle Busch Reveals Cause of Death
Family of Kyle Busch Reveals Cause of Death: The 41-year-old NASCAR driver died on Thursday, one day after collapsing while using a Chevrolet racing simulator.
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Georgia fifth graders saw a different side of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch
Georgia fifth graders saw a different side of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch: NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who died Thursday, made a big impression earlier this year when a ...
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Kyle Busch was more than a villain and the greatest NASCAR driver of his ...
Kyle Busch was more than a villain and the greatest NASCAR driver of his generation
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Kyle Busch death: What we know about legend's passing
Kyle Busch death: What we know about legend's passing: Kyle Busch died at the age of 41 and tributes poured in to honor the NASCAR legend.
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Who's The Greatest? From Earnhardt to Ali, the top US motorsports and ...
Who's The Greatest? From Earnhardt to Ali, the top US motorsports and combat sports icons
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Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’
Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’: Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR’s top division, where he won two Cup Series ...
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Colourful NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies of ‘severe illness’ days after ...
Colourful NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies of ‘severe illness’ days after racing: Eleven days after fighting through a sinus cold to finish a race and three days ...
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Kyle Busch NASCAR timeline: 234 wins, two titles and decades of drama
Kyle Busch NASCAR timeline: 234 wins, two titles and decades of drama: A look back at Kyle Busch’s career — 234 NASCAR wins, 63 Cup victories and defining ...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Defends Dover All-Star Race, Offers Simple Fix for the ...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Defends Dover All-Star Race, Offers Simple Fix for the Future: The All-Star Race at Dover produced a lot of opinions throughout NASCAR ...
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Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame
Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame: Kevin Harvick was elected in his first year of eligibility and is joined by fellow ...
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The former Wisconsin Lutheran basketball star showed up for Earnhardt's podcast in a NASCAR T-shirt, but the conversation was nearly all hoops ... Show more

Kon Knueppel left NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr. starstruck on podcast
Airbnb partners with NASCAR to boost tourism at SC racetrack
Airbnb partners with NASCAR to boost tourism at SC racetrack: NASCAR fans heading to Darlington Raceway will have new rental options closer to the track ...
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We pause to remember NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt on what would have been his 75th birthday.
Top Charlotte stories April 30: Catholic growth, Duke rates, Earnhardt ...
Top Charlotte stories April 30: Catholic growth, Duke rates, Earnhardt. What to know
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On this day in automotive history, April 29: Dale Earnhardt is born One of the most legendary figures in motorsports history with a legacy that reaches well ... Show more
Tyler Reddick wins for the fifth time in the first 9 NASCAR races
Tyler Reddick wins for the fifth time in the first 9 NASCAR races: Tyler Reddick became the fourth driver to win five of the first nine NASCAR Cup Series races ...
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Michael Jordan stuns NASCAR fans again as he grabs co-owner's throat.. ...
Michael Jordan stuns NASCAR fans again as he grabs co-owner's throat... months after viral interaction with driver's six-year-old son
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2 Seasons of a Netflix Original To Leave & Become a Prime Video Exclusive
2 Seasons of a Netflix Original To Leave & Become a Prime Video Exclusive: Both seasons of a Netflix Original sports documentary are leaving Netflix to become a ...
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NASCAR From 25 Years Ago Looks Absolutely Fantastic in HD
NASCAR From 25 Years Ago Looks Absolutely Fantastic in HD: What's better than old racing footage? Old racing footage in widescreen high definition.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s first win, complete with an unforgettable father-son celebration in Victory Lane. 🥹❤️
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. to race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway ...
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. to race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway April event
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NASCAR owner Michael Jordan falls out of NBA top 5 in all-time scoring
NASCAR owner Michael Jordan falls out of NBA top 5 in all-time scoring: Michael Jordan celebrates as Tyler Reddick racks up a NASCAR win for Jordan's 23XI Racing ...
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NASCAR From 25 Years Ago Looks Absolutely Fantastic in HD
NASCAR From 25 Years Ago Looks Absolutely Fantastic in HD: What's better than old racing footage? Old racing footage in widescreen high definition.
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YouTuber ➡️ NASCAR driver. Cleetus McFarland just scored a part-time ride with the team Dale Earnhardt made famous. Thoughts?
Celebrate Dale Earnhardt's legacy with our new book, special edition
Celebrate Dale Earnhardt's legacy with our new book, special edition: Legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt has a legacy like no other. It's chronicled in a new ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2026/02/18/dale-earnhardt-commemorative-hardcover-book-and-special-section-from-daytona-beach-news-journal/88734775007/
25 years ago today, Dale Earnhardt Sr. tragically died at the Daytona 500 🕊
Would you like to see Dale Earnhardt Jr. compete in next year’s #Daytona500 ? Here’s what his wife Amy had to say after Sunday’s race. 👀
NASCAR should have embraced Michael Jordan, not gone to court and tried to run him out of the sport. Read the full article: Bianchi: 25 years after Dale ... Show more

Bianchi: 25 years after Dale Earnhardt’s death, Tyler Reddick raises Daytona 500 trophy while Michael Jordan raises the stakes
NASCAR should have embraced Michael Jordan, not gone to court and tried to run him out of the sport Read the full article: Bianchi: 25 years after Dale ... Show more

Bianchi: 25 years after Dale Earnhardt’s death, Tyler Reddick raises Daytona 500 trophy while Michael Jordan raises the stakes
The greatest win of Dale Earnhardt’s career may have had a little help from the smallest good-luck charm.#Daytona500