Key facts
- Samantha Busch made her first public comments since her husband Kyle Busch's death.
- Kyle Busch died on May 21 at age 41.
- Busch's death followed a battle with pneumonia that turned into sepsis.
- Samantha Busch thanked fans for their prayers, messages, and acts of kindness.
- Kyle Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup champion with 63 career wins.
Samantha Busch, wife of the late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, has broken her silence two weeks after his death. Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup champion, passed away on May 21 at the age of 41 following complications from pneumonia that led to sepsis. He had collapsed during a simulator session prior to the Coca-Cola 600 and was subsequently hospitalized. Samantha Busch shared a lengthy post on Instagram, expressing profound gratitude for the outpouring of support, prayers, and kindness her family has received during this 'unimaginable time.' She acknowledged the comfort derived from the community's love and the unique ways people are honoring her husband's legacy. Kyle Busch, a future Hall of Famer, had a distinguished career starting in 2004, accumulating 63 wins in the Cup Series and 234 victories across all NASCAR national series. He held records for wins in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Craftsman Truck Series. His final NASCAR win was in the Truck Series at Dover one week before his passing. He achieved his two championships with Joe Gibbs Racing and later raced for Richard Childress Racing. The team announced that Busch's No. 8 car would be permanently suspended unless his 11-year-old son, Brexton, decides to use it in the future.