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Stories, news, headlines, statistics and more in the world of auto racing. Covering NASCAR primarily, but also IndyCar and F1 racing.

Kyle Busch before a race

Pneumonia listed on death certificate for Kyle Busch

On May 21, NASCAR star Kyle Busch tragically died at the age of 41. Busch was set to race at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, N.C., on May 24, so his death was shocking to many. Busch’s family revealed that “severe pneumonia progressed …

Daniel Suarez in a hat

Daniel Suarez had touching tribute for Kyle Busch after winning Coca-Cola 600

Daniel Suarez made sure to offer up his NASCAR Cup Series win on Sunday to his longtime peer Kyle Busch. Suarez was named the winner of a rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, besting Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, and Tyler Reddick to emerge victorious at …

Kimi Antonelli in a hat

Kimi Antonelli wins Canadian Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli on Sunday won the Canadian Grand Prix to secure his 4th consecutive F1 victory. Thanks to the win, Antonelli has widened his lead to 43 points over George Russell, who was forced to retire from the race. Behind Antonelli were Lewis …

David Malukas crying

David Malukas was heartbroken after losing Indy 500

Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 was one of the best ever, but it was complete heartbreak for the runner-up. David Malukas appeared to be on his way to a win in the final lap of Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, In. …

Indy 500 finish 2026

Dramatic Indianapolis 500 finish was the closest ever

The Indianapolis 500 delivered on Sunday and ended with the closest finish in the history of the race. Swedish driver Felix Rosenqvist won Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, In. in frantic fashion. The race wound up …

Katherine Legge looking on

Katherine Legge had strong reaction to her failed attempt at ‘The Double’

Katherine Legge was attempting to execute “The Double” on Sunday by completing the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Her attempt ended early, and she did not mince words about how that felt. Legge’s ambitions were …

Kyle Busch looks out

Cause of death revealed for Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch’s cause of death has been revealed in a statement from his family. In the statement released Saturday, Busch’s family announced that the NASCAR driver died after “severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in …

Kyle Busch in a hat

Richard Childress Racing reveals touching plan for Kyle Busch’s No. 8

Kyle Busch’s No. 8 car will not be appearing in any NASCAR races for the foreseeable future, but Richard Childress Racing is not taking it completely out of circulation. The racing team announced Friday that it will run the No. 33 car instead …

Kyle Busch before a race

911 call reveals Kyle Busch was coughing up blood

A 911 call regarding Kurt Busch revealed that the NASCAR driver was coughing up blood before being transported to a hospital on Wednesday. The audio, obtained by Corky Siemaszko of NBC News, reveals that an unknown caller dialed 911 Wednesday …

Austin Dillon talks with media

Austin Dillon shares emotional tribute to teammate Kyle Busch

Austin Dillon shared perhaps the most emotional tribute yet to teammate Kyle Busch after Busch’s sudden death on Thursday. Dillon had been teammates with Busch on Richard Childress Racing since 2023, but had looked up to Busch for his entire …

Dale Earnhardt Jr in sunglasses

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Kyle Busch’s death

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch were longtime rivals, but Earnhardt paid tribute to Busch as a friend after Busch’s death on Thursday. Earnhardt admitted that he and Busch “had a really challenging existence for many years,” but …

Kyle Busch in a hat

Kyle Busch offered hauntingly prophetic message after final win

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch delivered a hauntingly prescient message following his final victory, just days before his unexpected death at age 41. On May 15, Busch secured his record-extending 69th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win at Dover Motor …

Kyle Busch looks out

Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in racing simulator before death

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, was found unresponsive while testing in a Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord, North Carolina, on Wednesday and was transported to a hospital in Charlotte, reports the Associated Press. …

Kyle Busch in a hat

Kyle Busch complained about his health at Watkins Glen

NASCAR star Kyle Busch requested medical help right after competing at Watkins Glen International on May 10—only two weeks before his untimely passing at age 41 on Thursday. While battling what announcers described as a “sinus cold,” …

Kyle Busch looks out

NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41

Kyle Busch is, without question, one of the most decorated race car drivers in the history of NASCAR. Busch was slated to participate in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, but his family released a statement, saying that Busch …

Flying tent at Watkins Glen Speedway

Sunday’s NASCAR race interrupted by flying tent

Sunday’s NASCAR race at Watkins Glen International was sent into caution by an unusual problem. The 2026 Go Bowling at The Glen in Watkins Glen, N.Y. was interrupted 40 laps in when a tent canopy was blown onto the track. The tent appeared to …

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