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Dale Earnhardt

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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