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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKyle Busch celebrates winning the NASACR Craftsman Truck Series at Dover. Image: Sean Gardner\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKyle Busch celebrates winning the NASACR Craftsman Truck Series at Dover. Image: Sean Gardner\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The decision to scratch Busch from the points was made in consultation with Richard Childress Racing ahead of the upcoming Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.<\/p>\n
Busch had been 27th in the standings before he died due to complications from pneumonia.<\/p>\n
US sources, including The Athletic, this week obtained Busch\u2019s death certificate, which revealed more details about his death.<\/p>\n
It confirmed Busch had bacterial pneumonia for \u201cdays to weeks\u201d that manifested into sepsis, which lasted a day.<\/p>\n
Sepsis led to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a condition that causes abnormal blood clots and restricts blood flow to organs.<\/p>\n
Busch suffered from disseminated intravascular coagulation and hemorrhagic shock for several hours.<\/p>\n
Busch died on May 21 at 4:37 pm of natural causes<\/a>. He was cremated in Mooresville, North Carolina after his death.<\/p>\n His family said in a statement that severe pneumonia had progressed into sepsis<\/a>, \u201cresulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.\u201d<\/p>\n The stock car racing legend had been sick for several weeks and had been open about it in the press.<\/p>\n At Watkins Glen, he called for \u201ca shot\u201d post-race, prompting concerns.<\/p>\n Busch spoke at Dover a week later about a lingering cough.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can kind of hear it \u2014 I\u2019m still not great,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cBut the cough was pretty substantial last week.\u201d<\/p>\n Busch went on to in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and, only four days later, collapsed while using a Chevrolet simulator at the GM Charlotte Technical Centre.<\/p>\n According to a 911 call released in the days after his death, Busch had been coughing blood, had shortness of breath, felt very hot and thought he was about to faint.<\/p>\n Busch died a day after being admitted to hospital. He is survived by his wife Samantha, 11-year-old son Brexton, and four-year-old daughter Lennix.<\/p>\n Busch\u2019s death has been met with widespread grief from the NASCAR and wider stock car racing community.<\/p>\n (Left to right) NASCAR Hall of Famer and RCR team owner, Richard Childress, Samantha Busch (wife) Brexton Busch (son) and NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O\u2019Donnell stand on the grid during the remembrance ceremony for Kyle Busch. Image: Jonathan Bachman\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe said it was wake-up call for stock car racing<\/a> and that everyone should take their health more seriously.<\/p>\n Countless tributes were paid to him at Charlotte Motor Speedway across three days of racing for the Cup Seris, O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series.<\/p>\n NASCAR CEO Steve O\u2019Donnell spoke prior to the start of the Coca-Cola 600.<\/p>\n \u201cSamantha, I want you to know that this sport stands with you, and that you and your children are NASCAR family forever,\u201d O\u2019Donnell said.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd Brexton and Lennix, your dad loved you with all his heart\u2026 Kyle Busch was NASCAR. He was one of a kind, and there will never be another.\u201d<\/p>\n NASCAR team owner Richard Childress is due to speak to media on June 6 (local time) at Michigan.<\/p>\n \u201cRichard Childress Racing appreciates the outpouring of love and support,\u201d the team said in a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile his impact on RCR is undeniable, Kyle Busch\u2019s far-reaching influence transcends the sport and will endure for generations. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, the entire Busch family, the fans, and racers who are suffering.<\/p>\n \u201cRichard Childress will be available to members of the media on Saturday, June 6 at 12 Noon at Michigan International Speedway.<\/p>\n \u201cWe respectfully ask for privacy for the Busch family and everyone at RCR until that time.\u201d<\/p>\n NASCAR team\u2019s beautiful act for Kyle Busch\u2019s son<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n For more of the latest NASCAR news and analysis, visit Speedcafe US<\/a><\/p>\n![\"(Left](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2278039144.jpg\")
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