In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2026
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Legendary driver Kyle Busch made his NASCAR debut in 2001 at just 16 years old (before they changed the age limit to 18.) Over the course of his career, Busch won two World Cup Championships, in 2015 and 2019, two Indianapolis Brickyard wins, in 2015 and 2016, and he won the Coca-Cola 600 in 2018. He was awarded the ESPY for Best Driver in 2016 and 2018. Among all three NASCAR National series, Busch won a total of 234 times, becoming one of the winningest drivers in NASCAR history. Kyle Bush died on May 21, at the age of 41.
