Family releases statement on cause of Kyle Busch’s death

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

In a short statement released Saturday morning, the Kyle Busch family detailed the cause of the champion driver’s sudden death at age 41.

“The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.

“The family asks for continued understanding and privacy during this difficult time.”

The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion passed away on Thursday afternoon.