SportKyle BuschKyle Busch won 234 races across NASCAR’s top three series, including 63 in the Cup series. He won the Cup series championship in 2015 and 2019.Callum Hoare22:59, 21 May 2026Updated 23:02, 21 May 2026Racing icon Kyle Busch has sadly passed away just hours after his family said he had been hospitalised in a emotional statement.‌NASCAR broke the news of his passing in a statement. Writing on X, they said: "We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old.‌"We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community."‌The statement said: "Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalisation. He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway."We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation."Article continues belowThe family did not disclose any more details on the specifics of the illness that Kyle is currently battling.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌NASCARObituariesKyle Busch