Tag: NASCAR

Cause of Death for Kyle Busch Revealed by Family

Brandon King

The cause of death for NASCAR star Kyle Busch has officially been revealed. According to statements released by Busch’s family on Saturday, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died from severe pneumonia that developed into sepsis, ultimately leading to “rapid and overwhelming associated complications.” Busch was 41 years old. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection that causes your immune system to harm healthy tissues and organs. Common signs of sepsis includes: One of the common sites and types of infection that can be a path to sepsis are…

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Richard Childress Racing to Retire Iconic No. 8, Preserve Number for Brexton Busch

Brandon King

An iconic number in modern NASCAR is being put on hold for the next generation. Richard Childress Racing has announced that it will suspend use of the No. 8 Chevrolet beginning with the upcoming race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Moving forward, the organization will instead campaign the No. 33, bringing an end — at least for now — to one of the most recognizable numbers in the garage. The decision is deeply tied to Kyle Busch, who helped transform the No. 8 into a modern NASCAR staple during his…

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NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41

Brandon King

The motorsports world is mourning the loss of one of NASCAR’s most polarizing and accomplished figures, as two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has reportedly died at the age of 41. News of Busch’s passing emerged Thursday, sending shockwaves throughout the racing community. According to reports, Busch had recently been battling a severe illness. NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing, and members of Busch’s family reportedly confirmed the heartbreaking news in a joint statement. One of the most successful drivers of his generation, Busch built a Hall of Fame-caliber career that spanned…

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Winston Salem State’s Rajah Caruth wins Rackley Roofing 200

Brandon King

Holding off the two fastest trucks on the track in Corey Heim and Layne Riggs, Rajah Caruth was able to drive to victory in the Rackley Roofing 200 from Nashville Superspeedway.  “Those guys were breathing down my neck the whole run,” Caruth told FS1 of Heim and Riggs following the race. ” … We’ve been off this year but good to get it done tonight.” Heim and Riggs spent most of the evening in the front of the field, with Riggs winning the first stage, while Heim won stage 2…

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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and family escape Mall of America shooting

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From the Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup series champion, and his family safely escaped the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis after someone fired shots. Bloomington police, which said no one appeared to be injured, was still searching for a suspect after securing the scene shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday. The police said two groups at the mall got into an altercation at a store and one group left, but someone in that group fired three rounds. A video posted on Twitter shows Busch walking away from…

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Kurt Busch to drive for 23XI racing, owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin in 2022

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From the Associated Press: CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch will drive next season for 23XI Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, in a long-expected expansion move for the first-year organization. Hamlin, the three-time Daytona 500 winner, partnered with Jordan this year to start a team centered around Bubba Wallace. It was an easy startup because Wallace brings millions of dollars in sponsorship for the seat. The young team all year has said it would like to expand to two cars next year, a move made easier because Busch also has…

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Michael McDowell wins rain-delayed Daytona 500

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From the AP: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Michael McDowell won the rain-delayed Daytona 500 early Monday morning after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. It was McDowell’s first victory in 358 Cup Series starts, a stunning upset in NASCAR’s signature event. McDowell lead just one lap — the only that mattered. McDowell was running third when Keselowski got a huge run on Logano. Keselowski tried to pass Logano on the low side, but Logano tried to block him and ended up crashing both of them. Chase Elliott was second, followed…

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Erik Jones joins Richard Petty Motorsports, will drive the no. 43 next season

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from nascar.com: Richard Petty Motorsports hired Erik Jones on Wednesday to replace Bubba Wallace in the No. 43 Chevrolet for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. Jones, who signed a multiyear deal with RPM, makes the move from Joe Gibbs Racing, which informed him Aug. 6 he would not return to the No. 20 Toyota next season. The move brings Jones in line with the Chevrolet camp after a long tenure with Toyota, which first brought him to the NASCAR national series level in 2013. “It is an incredible honor…

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Kyle Larson reinstated by NASCAR, can resume racing in 2021

Brandon King

from nascar.com: NASCAR officials reinstated Kyle Larson on Monday, more than six months after his suspension for his use of a racial slur during an iRacing event. Chip Ganassi Racing fired Larson on April 14, one day after NASCAR barred him indefinitely as part of a behavioral penalty. Larson was mandated to complete sensitivity training at NASCAR’s direction as a condition for reinstatement, but will also have continued requirements to fulfill in order to keep his NASCAR membership current. “NASCAR continues to prioritize diversity and inclusion across our sport,” the…

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Ryan Newman releases from hospital after frightening Daytona crash

Brandon King

From ESPN News Service: Ryan Newman has been released from Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, two days after his frightening crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing said Wednesday that the 42-year-old driver had been released, hours after tweeting that Newman “continues to show great improvement” and saying “true to his jovial nature, he has also been joking around with staff, friends and family while playing with his two daughters.” The team included a photo of Newman exiting the hospital, holding hands with his…

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