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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 National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. It is considered to be one of the top-ranked motorsports organizations in the world and is one of the largest spectator sports leagues in America. The privately owned company was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1948. The company is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Each year, NASCAR sanctions over 1,500 races at over 100 tracks in 48 US states, as well as in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe.
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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.
The 2-time NASCAR champion will be honored after Friday’s Truck Series race.