RIP Kyle Busch

[jltrent]

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at age 41​

Kyle Busch, a generational talent who rose to become a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the sport’s greatest drivers, died Thursday. He was 41.

Busch’s death, which was announced by the Busch family, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing, marked a sudden, staggering blow to the motorsports community. His team had indicated earlier Thursday that Busch had been hospitalized with a severe illness.

Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR’s top division, where he won two Cup Series titles (2015, 2019) and 63 races — a figure that ranks ninth on the circuit’s all-time win list. His numbers across the other two national NASCAR series are record-setting, with 102 victories in what is now called the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and 69 wins in the Craftsman Truck Series.

The Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR made the following joint statement: “On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.

 

[Mrcopier]

Wow! wonder what the severe illness was. He was a good driver

 

[Chuckie]

I was shocked to hear that. When they say someone dies suddenly; it crosses your mind if he had that illness for a long time or did it hit him all of a sudden. Then thoughts come to mind, you would like to know as you think of your loved ones and what symptoms did he have before it happened. But most likely he had this for a while and has kept it quiet. He was awfully young.

 

[M.Magis]

Starting to sound more and more like a pulmonary embolism, or similar.

 

[RDFF]

He came in off the track in a race about a week or two ago telling the crew that he was going to need a shot for his sinus issue (?)... having trouble breathing... he thought he was fighting a cold. Did interviews since where he said that he was still fighting it, but thought he was improving. Then yesterday he was at a GM testing station in a track simulator when he suddenly started coughing up blood and thought he was going to pass out... they called for ambulance very concerned, got him to the hospital, but he didn't last long. Very sad. Too early. RIP... Prayers for his young family.

 

[M.Magis]

He came in off the track in a race about a week or two ago telling the crew that he was going to need a shot for his sinus issue (?)... having trouble breathing... he thought he was fighting a cold. Did interviews since where he said that he was still fighting it, but thought he was improving. Then yesterday he was at a GM testing station in a track simulator when he suddenly started coughing up blood and thought he was going to pass out... they called for ambulance very concerned, got him to the hospital, but he didn't last long. Very sad. Too early. RIP... Prayers for his young family.

As I understood it, he did pass out while testing. I believe he never actually regained consciousness and was basically gone at that point. Of course we’re hearing all sorts of stuff from all sorts of sources. Hard to know whats actually accurate.

 

[Mrcopier]

A friend told me he won the truck race the week before

 

[jltrent]

Kyle Busch's cause of death revealed: severe pneumonia, sepsis​

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nascar...vealed-severe-pneumonia-sepsis-152333480.html

 

[Silver]

I hadn’t heard of this guy before now, but a pretty sad deal. So young. I guess you just never know. Reading up on him a bit it appears he did a lot of living while he was alive.

 

[RDFF]

I had sepsis about 15 years ago, spent 3 days in intensive care... didn't realize at the time just how serious a thing it was... Doctors and nurses all seemed pretty concerned, had my wife really worried... I just kind of thought it was a bad something with severe fever... up to 105°... not fun for sure. I think mine came from a tonsillitis infection, and it got into my blood stream...

 

[Ouachita]

I hadn’t heard of this guy before now, but a pretty sad deal. So young. I guess you just never know. Reading up on him a bit it appears he did a lot of living while he was alive.

There are a lot of people that I’ve never heard of until they die, or some other major event. Pretty sure the rock I live under is big and most folks would consider me a hermit.

I don’t understand the fascination with “celebrities”. They put their socks on one at a time just like me. Most of them would probably relish the idea to hop in a truck and go check calves if given the opportunity.

I’ve met some “famous” people. They are just regular people that have a talent to entertain others, and that ends up twisting the worldview of who they are. Then, they become twisted too. It’s a shame, both ways.

 

[M.Magis]

There are a lot of people that I’ve never heard of until they die, or some other major event. Pretty sure the rock I live under is big and most folks would consider me a hermit.

I don’t understand the fascination with “celebrities”. They put their socks on one at a time just like me. Most of them would probably relish the idea to hop in a truck and go check calves if given the opportunity.

I’ve met some “famous” people. They are just regular people that have a talent to entertain others, and that ends up twisting the worldview of who they are. Then, they become twisted too. It’s a shame, both ways.

You’re overthinking it. He was a race car driver and some of us follow racing. Pretty simple.

 

[Ouachita]

You’re overthinking it. He was a race car driver and some of us follow racing. Pretty simple.

I’ve hurt you. I’m sorry. I knew who Marty Robbins was. Does that count?

 

[Lucky]

There are a lot of people that I’ve never heard of until they die, or some other major event. Pretty sure the rock I live under is big and most folks would consider me a hermit.

I don’t understand the fascination with “celebrities”. They put their socks on one at a time just like me. Most of them would probably relish the idea to hop in a truck and go check calves if given the opportunity.

I’ve met some “famous” people. They are just regular people that have a talent to entertain others, and that ends up twisting the worldview of who they are. Then, they become twisted too. It’s a shame, both ways.

For anyone that follows racing I think it's a little different when something happens to a driver. If you watch NASCAR especially the Cup Series you get to see the drivers every week. I'm sure some of them put on a show for the camera but 90% of the time you get the real deal. If you go to a race the drivers are fairly easy to meet or at least see and possibly interact with. Kyle Busch was one that stood out and put on a show every week, good or bad it was still entertaining. Maybe that's why this one is getting so much attention. He also traveled around racing with his 11 yr old son Brexton for the last 5 yrs so tons of young kids and parents got to see him often off the track as a dad.

My nephew races Legend cars and a was camped out a few spots down from Kyle and Brexton all week last year. My nephew is doing really good and when he'd beat Brexton it was a little something extra for him.lol

Definitely not a celebrity fan boy here but the Cup Drivers aren't like normal atheletes or celebrities that never get seen out of character. If you follow racing you see them allot and they are relatable as a normal guy that made it to the highest level.

 

[Ouachita]

For anyone that follows racing I think it's a little different when something happens to a driver. If you watch NASCAR especially the Cup Series you get to see the drivers every week. I'm sure some of them put on a show for the camera but 90% of the time you get the real deal. If you go to a race the drivers are fairly easy to meet or at least see and possibly interact with. Kyle Busch was one that stood out and put on a show every week, good or bad it was still entertaining. Maybe that's why this one is getting so much attention. He also traveled around racing with his 11 yr old son Brexton for the last 5 yrs so tons of young kids and parents got to see him often off the track as a dad.

My nephew races Legend cars and a was camped out a few spots down from Kyle and Brexton all week last year. My nephew is doing really good and when he'd beat Brexton it was a little something extra for him.lol

Definitely not a celebrity fan boy here but the Cup Drivers aren't like normal atheletes or celebrities that never get seen out of character. If you follow racing you see them allot and they are relatable as a normal guy that made it to the highest level.

I understand that other people have hobbies, likes and dislikes, and follow their interests. I did not intend to come across as unsympathetic towards his tragic death or to belittle anyone who likes the sport.

I picked a poor example to explain my sheltered existence of not knowing or even having heard of some well known people until they die. I didn’t know who Charlie Kirk was, but now my phone just completed his name as I typed.

No offense intended. I haven’t had television for 30 years and haven’t listened to the radio for 10 years. I’m weird.

 

[Travlr]

There are a lot of people that I’ve never heard of until they die, or some other major event. Pretty sure the rock I live under is big and most folks would consider me a hermit.

I don’t understand the fascination with “celebrities”. They put their socks on one at a time just like me. Most of them would probably relish the idea to hop in a truck and go check calves if given the opportunity.

I’ve met some “famous” people. They are just regular people that have a talent to entertain others, and that ends up twisting the worldview of who they are. Then, they become twisted too. It’s a shame, both ways.

Hey, I get it. Celebrity doesn't mean much me either. But there are some people I've identified with for one thing or another, mostly because I enjoy their talent. I still miss going to John Denver concerts and wish he was still around.

 

[Ouachita]

Hey, I get it. Celebrity doesn't mean much me either. But there are some people I've identified with for one thing or another, mostly because I enjoy their talent. I still miss going to John Denver concerts and wish he was still around.

The man had some lungs. Always enjoy cranking up his tunes

 

[Lucky]

No offense intended. I haven’t had television for 30 years and haven’t listened to the radio for 10 years. I’m weird.

None taken. I pretty much feel the same as your original post. I replied because I couldn't figure out why I kept thinking about Kyles death. I think it's because I watched a real person talk real talk every week for 20 years....that and we've personally dealt with death so much in the last year.

 

[M.Magis]

I’ve hurt you. I’m sorry. I knew who Marty Robbins was. Does that count?

You haven’t hurt anyone. Just just not sure why you replied just to tell everyone you don’t know who they’re talking about, as if you were looking for attaboys.

 

[Ouachita]

You haven’t hurt anyone. Just just not sure why you replied just to tell everyone you don’t know who they’re talking about, as if you were looking for attaboys.

I’ll say the same thing a different way, with hope that I don’t twist your knickers.

From what I’ve read the past few days about Kyle Bush, he and his family are great people and I wish that I had been aware of him before he died. He is/was among people who are good for our kids and grandkids to look up to, comparatively speaking to all those others that get attention nowadays.

I’m not ashamed, but I am a bit embarrassed that I didn’t even know who he was until he died, kinda like Charlie Kirk. I don’t get out much.

I’m focused on taking care of things that are important to me in my life. Because of that, I miss things that could be beneficial for me and my family. My earlier post should have been better written, but I’m just a man.

I wish that I’d been aware of Kyle, and many others, before I heard about them on the news. That’s on me, and when these good people that I’ve never heard of die, I feel bad for not having known about them.