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Signage honoring the late Kyle Busch is displayed ahead of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series action at Charlotte Motor Speedway during Coca-Cola 600 weekend.
The family of NASCAR star Kyle Busch has revealed the cause of his death following a devastating week for the racing world.
Veteran NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass shared a statement Saturday morning from the Busch family confirming that Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis.
“The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications,” the statement said.
Statement from Kyle Busch family on what caused his death: “The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.” @NASCARONFOX
The news comes less than 48 hours after Busch’s death sent shockwaves through NASCAR during Coca-Cola 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Busch, one of the most polarizing and successful drivers of his generation, remained deeply involved in the sport right up until his death. Just last week, he celebrated another victory in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and continued adding to one of the most decorated résumés in motorsports history.
Maggie MacKenzie Maggie MacKenzie covers NASCAR for Heavy.com. She previously worked for NASCAR.com, where she reported, wrote, and edited race-weekend coverage and traveled to key events throughout the season. She has more than ten years of experience in sports media and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. More about Maggie MacKenzie