Racing fans, President Trump honor all-American NASCAR champ Kyle Busch
The two-time NASCAR champion, 41, passed away unexpectedly last week after severe pneumonia turned septic, the Busch family said
by Summer Lane | May 25, 2026
President Donald Trump paid homage to all-American racecar driver Kyle Busch as the racing world mourned the driver of the #8 car this weekend.
“The LEGENDARY NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch tragically and unexpectantly passed away yesterday,” President Trump said last week, addressing Busch’s death. “He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans. Kyle was a WINNER! He was a two time Cup Champion, and holds the All Time Record for WINS in NASCAR’s Top Three series, and even won another just last weekend.”
Busch, a hot-tempered and supremely talented NASCAR driver, had a storied career, as the president pointed out. A young family survives him: his wife, Samantha Busch, and their two children, Brexton and Lennix.
“Samantha was at the White House in October, for IVF,” President Trump said. “She truly loved Kyle! Rest in Peace Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND!”
Mrs. Busch appeared in the Oval Office last fall for an executive order signing ceremony on IVF policy, as both Samantha and her late husband, Kyle, were deeply involved in championing IVF advocacy. The couple had even started “The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund,” dedicated to IVF awareness and support for couples seeking to expand their families.
On Sunday, at the opening of the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina – NASCAR’s longest race – the venue held a moment of silence for Kyle Busch. His wife and children, as well as other family members, were in attendance. The moment was very emotional:
Sunday’s race was won by driver Daniel Suarez, who previously raced for Kyle Busch Motorsports, according to ESPN.
“Kyle, he was special,” Saurez said after his victory, per the outlet. “I was doing this for Kyle, for [his wife] Samantha, for [his children] Brexton and Lennix and for all of his family.”
Kyle Busch’s famous #8 racing number has been suspended by Richard Childress Racing and is being held in reserve for his son, Brexton, when he is old enough to enter the NASCAR circuit.
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