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Motorsport track in North Carolina, United States
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a 1.500 mi (2.414 km) quad-oval intermediate speedway in Concord, North Carolina, United States. It has hosted various major races since its inaugural season of racing in 1960, including NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA SportsCar Championship races. The facility is owned by Speedway Motorsports, LLC (SMI) and led by track general manager Jessica Fickenscher.
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American racing driver (1985–2026)
Kyle Thomas Busch, nicknamed "Rowdy", was an American professional stock car racing driver and racing team owner who competed from 2001 until his death in 2026. Throughout his career, Busch raced under several car numbers, though he was most prominently identified with the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing between 2008 and 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series. Known for his dominance across NASCAR's top three divisions, Busch is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and talented drivers in motorsports history.
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The car number former NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch drove in the NASCAR Cup Series until the day he died -- 8 -- was ubiquitous, as the NASCAR legend’s Celebration of Life began promptly at 8 p.m.
Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a public Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch on Friday, Oct. 9. Here's when it begins, who's speaking and how NASCAR fans can watch the emotional tribute.
Busch had 234 wins across all three NASCAR series, winningest driver at Charlotte Motor Speedway