NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, according to reports from NASCAR.com and The New York Times. Busch was a two-time Cup Series champion, establishing himself as a prominent figure in professional stock car racing.
The New York Times reported that Busch died after an illness. Earlier reports from ESPN and WBTV indicated that Busch had been hospitalized due to an illness and was expected to miss the upcoming Coca-Cola 600 race at Charlotte.
Further details regarding his passing are not immediately available. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
