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Racing community pays tribute to Kyle Busch: 'He had a fire and competitive spirit that drove him to be great'

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Kyle Busch was one of NASCAR's biggest stars and most successful drivers.

He was Cup Series champion in 2015 and 2019 and his 234 wins in NASCAR's top three series is an all-time record.

The driver known as "Rowdy" and "Wild Thing" may have been known for brash behavior that included post-race fights and feuds with other drivers, but he was ...Read more

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Scott Fowler: NASCAR legend Kyle Busch's sudden death leaves an unfathomable hole in the sport

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In 2002, a 23-year-old driver named Kurt Busch was just starting to reel off wins in what would eventually become his NASCAR hall of fame career. Busch was the hot young driver at that time, and I found him in the garage one day in Charlotte Motor Speedway and asked him about his driving style.

“I’m OK,” Busch said. �...Read more

Richard Childress honors the late Kyle Busch with a promise to his son

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Richard Childress Racing has found a small but immensely meaningful way to honor the late Kyle Busch.

The NASCAR team announced Friday that the organization has elected to suspend use of the No. 8 and run the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond. Busch, who died Thursday after a battle with an undisclosed severe ...Read more

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Kyle Busch passed out in racing simulator before dying in hospital

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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch passed out in a Chevrolet racing simulator before he was transported to a North Carolina hospital where he died Thursday.

Multiple sources told the Associated Press that 41-year-old father or two became unresponsive while practicing for the upcoming weekend’s events at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That includes the ...Read more

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Kyle Busch NASCAR timeline: 234 wins, two titles and decades of drama

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR icon Kyle Busch died Thursday at the age of 41 after battling a severe illness. He left behind a lengthy legacy at NASCAR.

His death came after the family announced he would miss this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway for medical treatment. It was one of his favorite races.

Busch was a ...Read more

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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness'

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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has died after being hospitalized with a “severe illness.”

His seemingly sudden death was confirmed in a joint statement from NASCAR, the Busch family and his racing team.

“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,” the statement said. “A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, ...Read more

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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch hospitalized with 'severe illness'

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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch will miss this weekend’s competition in North Carolina to battle “severe illness.”

“Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization,” a message on his X account said. “He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte ...Read more

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Commentary: Automakers' data monopoly and how they dictate car repair

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Think you own that new car you just bought? Not all of it.

As many Americans are learning, automakers own their data, and it’s trying to dictate who can fix the vehicle when something breaks or even when it just needs regular maintenance. It’s a way to force car and truck owners into expensive dealerships for service.

Fortunately, though, ...Read more