Late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch honored with resolution from U.S. Sen. Budd, Tillis
U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis from North Carolina passed a bipartisan resolution honoring the life of late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Thursday, according to a joint statement.
Budd and Tillis were joined by Catherine Cortez Masto (D, Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) from Busch’s home state. The resolution was introduced to honor Busch, an award-winning NASCAR driver who died late last month.
“Busch had 19 consecutive seasons with a NASCAR Cup Series win (2005 through 2023), the longest of any driver. … [He] rounded out his career as the winningest driver across NASCAR’s 3 national series, with a record of 234 victories, including 63 Cup Series wins, 102 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series wins, and 69 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series wins,” the resolution stated.
“Busch earned the respect of both opposing drivers and fans through his commitment to providing thrilling entertainment to NASCAR crowds with his driving style. … He embraced his role as a champion driver and devoted father, proudly mentored and coached his son, Brexton, who began his own journey in motorsports, and helped foster a passion for racing in the next generation.”
The resolution now goes to the House of Representatives.
Busch was a NASCAR driver with an exceptional track record. He was the winningest driver across NASCAR’s national series and a two-time Cup Series champion. Busch had 234 victories across NASCAR’s three national series and was named one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers in 2023.
Busch had bacterial pneumonia for “days to weeks” before he died at a Charlotte hospital on May 21, according to a death certificate. The infection progressed into sepsis, then disseminated intravascular coagulation, followed by hours of hemorrhagic shock.
He is survived by his wife and two children. His family issued this statement after his death:
“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,” the statement read. “A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was passionate, he was immensely skilled, and he cared deeply about the sport and fans.”
