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NASCAR Honors Kyle Busch Ahead of Charlotte Weekend

The Coca‑Cola 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway will feature a poignant tribute to Kyle Busch, who died suddenly on May 21, with Austin Hill taking over the No. 8 car and broadcast details confirmed for Amazon Prime Video, SiriusXM and NASCAR.com.

May 23, 2026

NASCAR mourns loss of Kyle Busch, 41, after battle with pneumonia

Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died at 41 after a severe pneumonia infection progressed to sepsis. His family, teammates and fans are remembering his career, his role as a team owner and mentor, and the upcoming race that will feature Austin Hill driving his car.

May 23, 2026

Allgaier Takes the Pole for Charbroil 300 at Charlotte

Justin Allgaier will lead the field for the Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23 after a rain‑out forced a metric‑based lineup. The 200‑lap event, broadcast on the CW Network and streamed via FUBO and NASCAR.com, will feature a deep roster of drivers and teams.

May 23, 2026

NASCAR mourns Kyle Busch, champion driver, after sudden death

NASCAR mourns the loss of two‑time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, whose death at 41 has sparked tributes from officials, fellow drivers and fans, and led to the suspension of his No. 8 car until his son Brexton is ready to compete.

May 23, 2026

Austin Hill Takes the No. 8 Seat at Charlotte in a Tribute to Kyle Busch

Austin Hill will drive the iconic No. 8 car for Richard Childress Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, stepping into a role left vacant by the late Kyle Busch. With Denny Hamlin as the odds‑on favorite and a field of mid‑range and longshot drivers, the race promises both competition and a poignant tribute.

May 23, 2026

NASCAR Continues Charlotte Races in Memory of Kyle Busch

NASCAR will run its weekend program at Charlotte Motor Speedway following Kyle Busch's death, with Austin Hill taking the wheel of his car and the organization planning tributes that echo a quarter‑century‑old precedent.

May 22, 2026

Kyle Busch’s sudden death leaves a void in NASCAR

Two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, after a sudden illness. His son Brexton, already a prolific winner, is being positioned to inherit the No. 8 car, while Richard Childress Racing prepares a tribute that links past and future.

May 22, 2026