NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch remembers decades of racing with his late younger brother Kyle Busch, from their “sibling rivalry” to the bond they shared as they got older. Watch the full conversation at cnn.com/allthereis
NASCAR champions and brothers Kurt and Kyle Busch spent decades racing each other before Kyle’s sudden death in May at 41. Kurt talks with Anderson Cooper about their years of “sibling rivalry,” the “brotherhood” they shared on the racetrack and where he feels Kyle’s presence the most. 0:00 A racing family from the start 4:33 How Kurt 'left the bridge open' for his brother's career 10:06 When Kyle announced Kurt's Hall of Fame induction 13:38 Kurt didn't know Kyle was sick 17:43 How Kyle's death became a wakeup call for drivers 23:20 Getting back behind the wheel after his brother's death For more of “All There Is with Anderson Cooper” visit https://cnn.com/allthereis
Tom Cruise visited Daytona International Speedway ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 and paused at an empty chair bearing Kyle Busch's name, a small, wordless gesture that spoke to the NASCAR community's lasting grief. Cruise, 64, attended the drivers' meeting at the iconic Florida track before Saturday's race. During the session, he spotted the […] The post Tom Cruise pays quiet tribute to the late Kyle Busch at Daytona drivers' meeting appeared first on American Almanac .
Tom Cruise visited Daytona International Speedway ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 and paused at an empty chair bearing Kyle Busch's name, a small, wordless gesture that spoke to the NASCAR community's lasting grief. Cruise, 64, attended the drivers' meeting at the iconic Florida track before Saturday's race. During the session, he spotted the chair set aside for Busch, the two-time Cup Series champion who died on May 21 at age 41. Cruise looked down at the seat, then gently patted it with his hand. The Sun published photographs of the moment, and the images drew an immediate response from fans online. One fan wrote: "That's respect, thank you Tom Cruise." No grand speech. No press conference. Just a hand on an empty chair, and a…Open
Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are bringing back the iconic M&M's paint scheme for one final run at Bristol Motor Speedway, a tribute to the late Kyle Busch that left his widow, Samantha, fighting back tears as she announced the September 19 event. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car under the lights at […] The post M&M's and Joe Gibbs Racing will honor Kyle Busch with tribute car at Bristol Night Race appeared first on American Almanac .
Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are bringing back the iconic M&M's paint scheme for one final run at Bristol Motor Speedway, a tribute to the late Kyle Busch that left his widow, Samantha, fighting back tears as she announced the September 19 event. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car under the lights at the Bristol Night Race wearing a special M&M's livery filled with moments from Busch's career. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died in May at age 41 after a sudden bout of pneumonia that developed into sepsis. Bristol was the track where he built some of his most dominant stretches, 22 wins at the half-mile oval, eight of them in the Cup Series. The tribute reunites two names that defined a generation of stock-car racing. M&M's…Open
AI:Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are reuniting for a special tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch at the Bristol Night Race on September 19. To honor the two-time Cup Series champion, who passed away in May at age 41 due to complications from pneumonia and sepsis, Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car featuring the iconic M&M's paint scheme that defined much of Busch's career. Busch was a dominant force at Bristol with 22 victories across various NASCAR series, making the tribute at this specific track particularly significant for his legacy and his family. His widow, Samantha Busch, announced the event, which serves as a final farewell from Mars to the sport and a celebration of the deep connection between Busch and the high-intensity atmosphere of…Open
Eleven-year-old Brexton Busch earned his first racing victory since the death of his father, NASCAR star Kyle Busch, then climbed atop his car and replicated his dad's famous bow, a moment that moved the racing world. Brexton started 14th on the grid in the restricted micro sprint A-Main at Port City Raceway in Oklahoma on […] The post Brexton Busch wins first race since father Kyle's death, honors NASCAR legend with signature bow appeared first on American Almanac .
Eleven-year-old Brexton Busch earned his first racing victory since the death of his father, NASCAR star Kyle Busch, then climbed atop his car and replicated his dad's famous bow, a moment that moved the racing world. Brexton started 14th on the grid in the restricted micro sprint A-Main at Port City Raceway in Oklahoma on Saturday night. He survived a major opening-lap wreck, fought his way through the field, and reached Victory Lane roughly eight weeks after losing his father. Kyle Busch died in May at age 41 after contracting pneumonia that developed into sepsis . After the checkered flag, Brexton stood on top of his car, waved the flag overhead, and bowed to the crowd, replicating the celebration Kyle made famous across two decades…Open
Samantha Busch, the widow of NASCAR great Kyle Busch, announced the death of her grandfather on Thursday, less than two months after her husband died suddenly at 41 from sepsis, the New York Post reported. The announcement came through an Instagram story that paired grief with warmth. In one slide, Samantha posted a photo of […] The post Samantha Busch mourns grandfather's death weeks after losing husband Kyle appeared first on American Almanac .
Samantha Busch, the widow of NASCAR great Kyle Busch, announced the death of her grandfather on Thursday, less than two months after her husband died suddenly at 41 from sepsis, the New York Post reported . The announcement came through an Instagram story that paired grief with warmth. In one slide, Samantha posted a photo of herself alongside her grandfather, whom she called "Nonno", Italian for grandfather. In a second, she shared a picture of him having pasta at home with her children. The loss adds another layer of sorrow to a family that has endured an extraordinary stretch of heartbreak. Kyle Busch, the winningest driver in NASCAR national series history, with 234 victories across the Cup Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and…Open
'Father’s Day cards that were already made, sitting in a drawer with no one to give them to'
"From big wheels to competing on the biggest stages in motorsports, we were more than just fierce competitors."
“The prayers, messages, flowers, meals, hugs, and countless acts of kindness have carried us,” she wrote.