NASCAR fans will see a poignant tribute when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. takes the wheel of his No. 47 entry at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, honoring the late Kyle Busch with a specially designed livery.
The Paint Scheme
The car will be wrapped in a NOS Energy throwback design that echoes Busch’s iconic colors, while the name rail bears his nickname ‘Rowdy’ as a homage to his legacy.
Busch, a record‑setting driver who amassed 234 victories across the Cup, Xfinity and Truck divisions, died on May 21 after a bout of pneumonia that escalated to sepsis, just six days after claiming his 234th checkered flag at Dover.
The upcoming weekend will feature all three of NASCAR’s national series, with the Cup Series race also marking the first series event since Busch’s passing, adding emotional weight to the competition.
Fans can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video, which has secured exclusive streaming rights for the Cup race, bringing the tribute to a broader audience.
Stenhouse’s effort reflects a broader tradition of drivers paying respect to fallen rivals, and the special scheme serves as a visual reminder of Busch’s indelible impact on the sport.