Kyle Busch's sudden demise shook the entire motorsports world, as his family, fans, fellow drivers, officials, and everyone related to the sport were taken aback. While American fans mourned the most, the President, Donald Trump, joined in along with Vice President JD Vance.

"The LEGENDARY NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch tragically and unexpectedly passed away yesterday," a statement from Rapid Response, the official White House Rapid Response's X account, said. "He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans."

With this, Mr. Trump also mentioned how Busch and his wife, Samantha, have been advocating for IVF, and were at the White House recently. Addressing Mrs. Busch, Trump's statement further wrote,

"Kyle was a WINNER! He was a two-time Cup Champion, and holds the All-Time Record for WINS in NASCAR's Top Three series, and even won another just last weekend. Kyle's wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers. She truly loved Kyle! Rest in peace, Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND!"

Vice President JD Vance also shared his side of the story. Sharing a picture of him with the late NASCAR driver on X, Vance wrote,

"I had the opportunity to meet Kyle, one of NASCAR’s greatest racers, on the campaign trail in 2024. Usha and I are praying for him and his family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord."

Busch, the two-time Cup Series champion, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 21, due to an unexpected severe illness. The officials, however, did not disclose the cause yet.

Following his demise, condolences poured in from every part of the world. From NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, IMSA, to NHRA, racing series all across the globe shared their thoughts.

Richard Childress Racing retired No. 8, saved for Brexton

Following the demise of Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing decided to withdraw the use of the No. 8 car from Charlotte Motor Speedway. The car will not return until Brexton, who is 11 years old, joins NASCAR, the RCR statement read.

"Richard Childress Racing has elected to suspend use of the No. 8 and will run the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond. No one can carry it forward to the level that he did. The No. 8 is reserved and ready for Brexton Busch when he is ready to go NASCAR racing."

At the time of his passing, Kyle Busch was 41 years old. As he breathed his last, the two-time Cup Series champion left behind his family, his wife, Samantha Busch, and two children, Brexton and Lennix Busch.

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Written by

Sabyasachi Biswas

Edited by

Suyashdeep Sason