Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the sport's most recognisable figures, has died at the age of 41, according to a statement shared by NASCAR on Friday. News of his passing has stunned fans and fellow drivers, who regarded him as one of the defining competitors of his generation.
In a post published on its official social media account, NASCAR said it was 'saddened and heartbroken' to confirm Busch's passing, describing him as 'one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers'. The organisation extended condolences to his family, Richard Childress Racing and the wider motorsports community.
