Kyle Busch looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(NEW YORK) -- NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, according to a statement Thursday from his family, his racing team and NASCAR.
"On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," the statement said.
Earlier Thursday, his family said that Busch was hospitalized and undergoing treatment due to a "severe illness," and that he would not be competing this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The statement on his death hailed Busch as a once-in-a-generation talent.
"He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans," the statement said.
His family did not provide details on his illness or cause of death.
"His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal 'Rowdy Nation,'" the joint statement said.
"NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon," it continued.
Busch raced full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Spire Motorsports.
He won the NASCAR Cup Series twice -- in 2015 and 2019 -- and set records in national series wins. His two-decade career included 234 victories among all three NASCAR national series.
Following his last win -- a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15 -- a reporter asked Busch why these moments never get old after so many victories.
"Because you never know when the last one is," Busch responded.
He is also survived by his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton and Lennix.
His older brother, Kurt Busch, is also a champion professional stock car racing driver.
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Exterior view of Nissan Stadium and downtown Nashville on December 24, 2023. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
(NASHVILLE) -- Super Bowl LXIV is heading to Music City.
Nashville, Tennessee, will host the final game of the 2029-2030 NFL season at the new Nissan Stadium, the National Football League announced Tuesday.
This marks the first time Nashville will play host to the big game, where it will welcome football fans from far and wide for the season finale.
"The 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville was one of the greatest fan events in our history,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
"Super Bowl LXIV at the new stadium is the next step in this remarkable football journey," he continued. "We can’t wait to put on an unforgettable show in 2030.”
He also thanked the Tennessee Titans and their controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk for hosting the Super Bowl.
The 2019 draft held in Nashville brought in 600,000 fans.
"We are thrilled that the new Nissan Stadium will host Nashville’s first Super Bowl in 2030,” Strunk said in a statement. "This is an exciting moment for our city and our entire state. We cannot wait for our community to experience an event of this magnitude and for the world to see the energy, hospitality, and culture that make our city so special on a global stage."
The announcement was made at the NFL Spring League meeting taking place in Orlando and was the result of a "vote by full ownership."
Nissan Stadium is scheduled to open in 2027.
The final steel beam of the stadium was raised in November 2025 and commemorated in a ceremony attended by Goodell.
Los Angeles, Atlanta and Las Vegas will also host future Super Bowls.
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