Overview
- Sonoma Raceway has affixed a No. 8 decal to Turn 8, installed a plaque and portrait for Kyle Busch on its Wall of Fame, and scheduled a formal induction for Sunday, June 27.
- Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and the winningest driver across NASCAR’s top three national series with 234 career victories.
- Sonoma became a signature venue for Busch, where he made 20 Cup starts, earned wins in 2008 and 2015, recorded 10 top-10s, posted a 14.4 average finish and finished every Cup race there without a DNF.
- Tracks and fans have continued sportwide remembrances since Busch’s death on May 21, including silent lap 8s, fans holding up eight fingers and local tributes like painted markings at other venues.
- By formalizing a corner dedication and Wall of Fame induction, Sonoma is creating a permanent, visible memorial that ties Busch’s comeback moments and career achievements to the track for future fans and events.