Kyle Busch's Brother Kurt Busch Breaks Silence on NASCAR Star’s Death
Kurt Busch is thankful for memories with his younger brother.
The retired NASCAR driver released a touching statement honoring his late brother Kyle Busch, who died last month at age 41 amid ongoing health complications that culminated in pneumonia and sepsis.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, support, and love for my brother and our family," Kurt, 47, wrote on Instagram June 8 alongside sweet photos of the Busch family over the years. "Finding a silver lining, I reflect back on the days Kyle and I raced anything we could get our hands on."
And those priceless memories as brothers started from an early age, Kurt reminisced.
"From big wheels to competing on the biggest stages in motorsports, we were more than just fierce competitors," Kurt highlighted of their nearly two decades of professional race car driving together. "We pushed each other, challenged each other, and learned from each other. Kyle, your passion, determination, and love for your family inspired everyone who knew you."
Indeed, the Busch brothers made NASCAR history for having the most combined wins between them as siblings. In addition, they are the only brothers to both have 30 Cup Series wins individually. Still, Kyle's legacy goes much further than the racetrack for his loved ones.
As Kurt put it, "No trophy, championship, or accomplishment could ever measure the impact you had on my life and on so many others. I will forever be grateful for the memories we made, the lessons you taught me, and the brotherhood we shared."
“My heart is broken, but I know your spirit will always ride with me,” he added. “Rest easy, little brother.”
Kyle died on May 21, one day after he was taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C. In a death certificate obtained by Us Weekly, officials said Kyle had faced a "chain of events" for several "days to weeks” prior to his passing.
In the wake of Kyle’s death, his wife Samantha Busch—whom he married in 2010 and shared kids Brexton, 11, and Lennix, 4—said the “love that has surrounded our family during this unimaginable time has brought comfort in the middle of so much pain.”
"Knowing the impact Kyle had on others and seeing how they are honoring him through each unique act of generosity is a true testament to how special Kyle is to so many people,” she expressed in the June 5 Instagram post. “There are moments when the weight of this loss feels impossible to carry, yet time and time again God, through you all, has shown us we are not alone."
For a closer look at the Busch family, read on...
Kyle Busch had his loved ones by his side for all of life's most important moments before his death on May 21 at the age of 41. The NASCAR driver and wife Samantha Busch were parents to son Brexton, born in 2015, and daugther Lennix, born in 2022.
Kyle was joined by Samantha, Brexton and Lennix on Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway in February 2026.
Kyle shared a tender moment with his youngest at the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race in 2023.
Kyle, Samantha and Brexton hit the stadium to catch a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Denver Broncos.
The quartet had recently enjoyed a snowy family vacation.
Kyle and Samantha always made sure Brexton was with them for all of their important celebrations.
From the race track in Texas to his home in Las Vegas, Kyle loved making memories with his Samantha and their son Brexton.
"My forever valentine," Samantha wrote on Instagram when celebrating the romantic holiday. "Thank you for always making me laugh and live life to the fullest. I love you!"
"Congrats Brexton on a great season at @millbridgespeedway," Samantha wrote on Instagram in honor of her son's racing milestone. "We are so proud of you!!! You have grown and improved so much this season to winning your first Saturday Night Series Championship! We can't wait to see what you do this year!"
Samantha and Kyle opted for cute matching leather jackets.
Racing around a track is cool, but so was finding the perfect pumpkin. "The most perfect pumpkins in the patch @samanthabusch @brextonbusch," Kyle wrote at Instagram. "Fun times at the @bundleofjoyfund play date."
The couple enjoyed a getaway to Las Vegas, with Kyle posting on Instagram, "I hit the jackpot w u @samanthabusch."
A newborn Brexton joined his mom and dad on stage at the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards.
Life wasn't all work and no play for Kyle. In fact, he loved vacations with his family.
Kyle and his family celebrate one of his many NASCAR wins with a trip Disney World.
"Hey pretty baby w the high heels on," Kyle wrote on Instagram when enjoying a romantic evening at La Belle Helene Restaurant in Charlotte, N.C.
When Kyle won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 in May 2021, his wife Samantha and son Brexton took a trip down victory lane in Austin, Texas to celebrate the driver.
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