{"id":687474,"date":"2026-05-23T00:38:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T00:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/687474\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T00:38:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T00:38:41","slug":"track-holds-moment-of-silence-for-kyle-busch-ahead-of-nascar-trucks-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/687474\/","title":{"rendered":"Track holds moment of silence for Kyle Busch ahead of NASCAR Trucks race"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tributes, heartfelt gestures and words<\/a> have been circulating the NASCAR world after the sudden and shocking death of legendary driver Kyle Busch<\/a>, giving a whole new meaning to Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n

Busch passed away at age 41<\/a> due to what his family called a “severe illness” that hospitalized him earlier in the week<\/p>\n

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As it has for decades, NASCAR spends Memorial Day weekend at its home track of Charlotte Motor Speedway with three races in three days, beginning with the Craftsman Truck Series, Friday, May 22. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is scheduled to hold its race Saturday evening, while the NASCAR Cup Series takes center stage Sunday night with the Coca-Cola 600, the series longest race.<\/p>\n

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See the most heartfelt moments with Kyle Busch and his family.<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch<\/a>\u2019s career left a lasting mark on NASCAR, with achievements and moments that defined his time in the sport.<\/p>\n

Above, Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with daughter, Lennix Busch son, Brexton Busch and wife, Samantha Busch in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on Feb. 21, 2026, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

1 \/ 18<\/p>\n

See the most heartfelt moments with Kyle Busch and his family.<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch<\/a>\u2019s career left a lasting mark on NASCAR, with achievements and moments that defined his time in the sport.<\/p>\n

Above, Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with daughter, Lennix Busch son, Brexton Busch and wife, Samantha Busch in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on Feb. 21, 2026, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 zone\/Thorntons Chevrolet, exits his car and reacts after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30, 2024, in Lebanon, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Feb. 22, 2025, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on Feb. 21, 2026, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on Oct. 17, 2015, in Kansas City, Kansas.<\/p>\n

(Matt Sullivan, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M’s Crispy Toyota, celebrates winning the series championship and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 22, 2015, in Homestead, Florida.<\/p>\n

(Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M’s Crispy Toyota, celebrates winning the series championship and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 22, 2015, in Homestead, Florida.<\/p>\n

(Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M’s Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead Speedway on Nov. 17, 2019, in Homestead, Florida.<\/p>\n

(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet, and crew celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Feb. 22, 2025, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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See the most heartfelt moments with Kyle Busch and his family.<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 Realtree Chevrolet, celebrates with his wife, Samantha Busch, and daughter, Lennix Busch victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas.<\/p>\n

(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

11 \/ 18<\/p>\n

Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Aug. 24, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n

(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

12 \/ 18<\/p>\n

See the most heartfelt moments with Kyle Busch and his family.<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with his daughter, Lennix Busch in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on Feb. 21, 2026, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M’s Crispy Toyota, celebrates with his son Brexton and wife Samantha in Victory Lane after winning the series championship and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 22, 2015, in Homestead, Florida.<\/p>\n

(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

14 \/ 18<\/p>\n

Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Feb. 22, 2025, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

15 \/ 18<\/p>\n

See the most heartfelt moments with Kyle Busch and his family.<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 Realtree Chevrolet, celebrates with his wife, Samantha Busch, and daughter, Lennix Busch victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas.<\/p>\n

(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 3CHI Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on June 4, 2023, in Madison, Illinois.<\/p>\n

(Jeff Curry, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Feb. 22, 2025, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Remembering Kyle Busch\u2019s life and NASCAR career in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Feb. 22, 2025, in Hampton, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The track held of a moment of silence Friday night ahead of the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 to honor Busch as fellow drivers and fans in attendance removed their caps, recited prayers and shed tears in memory of the driver who holds the record for most wins in Truck Series history with 69.<\/p>\n

In additon to on-track activities, Fox Sports honored Busch prior to its coverage of the race on FS1 Friday night. Lead announcer Mike Joy narrated a tribute video to Busch that aired when they opened the broadcast.<\/p>\n

In addition to his record-setting wins in the Truck Series Busch won 63 NASCAR Cup Series races \u2013 ninth most in series history \u2013 and 102 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. His 234 total victories across NASCAR’s top three national series are more than any other driver in history.<\/p>\n

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The Busch family released a statement, in conjunction with NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing Thursday, May 21, regarding the passing of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, husband, father and friend.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,” Busch’s family, NASCAR and RCR said in a joint statement. “A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR\u2019s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal \u2018Rowdy Nation.\u2019”<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kyle Busch honored before NASCAR Truck race at Charlotte Motor Speedway<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tributes, heartfelt gestures and words have been circulating the NASCAR world after the sudden and shocking death of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":687475,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[446],"tags":[251174,49,48,8661,251718,634,8354,82,15531],"class_list":["post-687474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nascar","tag-busch-family","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-kyle-busch","tag-memorial-day-weekend","tag-nascar","tag-nascar-cup-series","tag-sports","tag-truck-series"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=687474"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687474\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/687475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=687474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=687474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=687474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}