New Delhi, May 22 -- Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, passed away on Thursday at the age of 41. His family, Richard Childress Racing (RCR), and NASCAR released the news together. Reports earlier in the day indicated Busch had been hospitalized with a serious health issue, leading to this devastating outcome.

Kyle Busch was in the midst of his 22nd full season in NASCAR's premier division. He claimed championships in 2015 and 2019 and earned 63 Cup wins, ranking him ninth in the history books. His dominance extended to the support series, where he posted record numbers: 102 victories in what is now the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and 69 in the Craftsman Truck Series.

The driver began his Cup journey with Hendrick Motorsp...