Overview
- NASCAR announced on July 10 that a Celebration of Life for two-time Cup champion Kyle Busch will be held on Friday, Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and the event will be free to attend.
- Busch died on May 21, 2026 after a severe illness that the family said began with pneumonia and progressed to sepsis, and his death has prompted tributes across the sport since late May.
- The league has not yet released the program, speakers, or format for the October memorial and said it will share more information in the coming weeks.
- Probate filings in Lincoln County show Samantha Busch named as beneficiary and note an executor change with the family stating they do not intend to pursue a wrongful-death claim under North Carolina law.
- Teams, drivers and tracks have continued public tributes such as patches, moments of silence and ceremonial honors, and Richard Childress Racing has indicated Kyle’s No. 8 will be reserved for his son Brexton unless Brexton chooses otherwise.