2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch has released his first public message since the death of his younger brother and fellow Cup champion Kyle ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.<\/p>\n
Kurt was among the Busch family members that appeared at the Coca-Cola 600 during pre-race ceremonies, where Kyle was honored. Kurt walked over to the black No. 8 stenciled into the infield grass, and placed eight white roses, which remained there undisturbed for the entire event.<\/p>\n
Kurt, 47, raced against brother Kyle in the Cup Series for over 17 years, and the two had several incredible — and sometimes tense — battles on the track. They had four 1-2 finishes during their career. Kurt is also responsible for Kyle Busch Motorsports’ lone victory as a team in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series, which came during the 2012 season.<\/p>\n
Kurt’s own time as a NASCAR driver came to an abrupt end during the 2022 season after suffering a concussion in a crash at Pocono Raceway.<\/p>\n
On Monday, Kurt addressed Kyle’s passing and released the following message on social media: “Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, support, & love for my brother and our family. I reflect back on the days Kyle and I raced anything we could get our hands on. I will forever be grateful for the memories we made, the lessons you taught me, and the brotherhood we shared.”<\/p>\n
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