“From family and friends to fans and complete strangers, thank you for coming out for us,” she concluded. “Thank you for loving our family so much. Thank you for loving Kyle. Thank you for honoring him. We may not have the words to fully express what your support means to us, but please know that we are deeply grateful.”
Samantha’s touching message comes two weeks after the legendary race car driver, one of the most decorated in the history of the sport during his career, passed away just hours after his family announced he had been admitted to hospital with a “serious illness”.
“Our entire NASCAR family is saddened by the loss of Kyle Busch,” NASCAR said in a May 21 statement. ×. “A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare, once-in-a-generation talent. He was fierce, passionate, extremely skilled and cared deeply about the sport and its fans.”
“Over a career spanning more than 20 years, Kyle set records for national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level, and developed the next generation of drivers as the owner of the Truck Series,” the statement continued. “His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of all ages, creating a proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.'”
