Overview
- NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing and Busch’s family announced his death on Thursday after he was admitted to a Charlotte hospital earlier that day for a severe illness.
- The family disclosed on May 23 that medical review found a severe pneumonia that progressed to sepsis and caused rapid, overwhelming complications leading to his death.
- Reports say Busch was found unresponsive during a simulator session in Concord and taken to hospital, and earlier on May 10 he had radioed for medical help during the Watkins Glen race complaining of cough and sinus problems.
- Busch leaves his wife Samantha and their children Brexton and Lennix, and the sport has issued tributes while asking for privacy for the family.
- Richard Childress Racing named Austin Hill as Busch’s replacement for the Charlotte entry and said the team will retire the No. 8 for now, reserving it for Busch’s son if he reaches the Cup Series.