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Today in History: May 29, first woman races in the Indianapolis 500
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (288+ words) Today is Friday, May 29, the 149th day of 2026. There are 216 days left in the year. On May 29, 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, finishing in 29th place (A. J. Foyt won the race for his record fourth Indy 500 victory)....
Kyle Busch had pneumonia for "days to weeks," according to his death certificate
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (488+ words) The manner of death was listed as "natural." The death certificate also said Busch, who was 41, was cremated in Mooresville, North Carolina, following an autopsy. His family had announced Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid…...
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell tells Kyle Busch family "we got you' before start of Coca-Cola 600
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (590+ words) By STEVE REED and MICHAEL MAROT Tears rolled down Samantha Busch's cheek as she wrapped her arm tightly around 11-year-old Brexton, an aspiring racer. Both wore black T-shirts that read "Battle of the Busches." Busch's older brother and former Cup…...
Commentary: Kyle Busch matched Dale Earnhardt Sr. s racing spirit " and he forever will
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (318+ words) Back in 1998, that would be the win, boys!" We might have to lean in, but we can hear it. It's Kyle Busch. His voice crackles over the radio. He's joking with his No. 8 team as he watches a yellow blur…...
Richard Childress Racing is retiring Kyle Busch's No. 8 car until his son is ready to take over " Orlando Sentinel
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (296+ words) RCR will run the No. 33 car on the Cup Series circuit beginning Sunday night at the Coca-Cola 600 and for the foreseeable future after the 41-year-old Busch died unexpectedly Thursday. The cause of death has not been released. Austin Hill is…...
Kyle Busch's cause of death will be released "in due time,' NASCAR CEO says – Orlando Sentinel
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (167+ words) CHARLOTTE, N. C. — Right now is not the time to divulge the health issues that ultimately led to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s death, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell told reporters Friday. But answers will come “in due time, ” he said. O’Donnell held a…...
911 call reveals symptoms before NASCAR driver Kyle Busch's death
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (265+ words) A 911 call reveals Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt overheated, and was coughing up blood the day before his death....
What to know about Kyle Busch's death at 41
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (285+ words) At this point, the cause of death has not been released and details remain limited. Busch was thought to have had a sinus cold While racing May 10 at Watkins Glen, Busch radioed his team requesting a "shot" from a doctor…...
Daytona International Speedway to install LED lighting throughout the famed NASCAR track
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (402+ words) Orlando Sentinel In collaboration with Musco, the speedway will install LED lighting on mast poles around the oval and on the road course as well as inside the infield and on pit road. Emergency lights also will be LEDs, and…...
Reaction to the death of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (176+ words) On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch. During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family's…...