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Reactions and tributes to the tragic death of NASCAR superstar and two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch are coming thick and fast, and now there’s one coming from the White House.
On Friday, the day after news broke that Busch had passed away at the age of 41, President Donald Trump spoke to Truth Social to share his condolences.
“Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch passed away tragically and unexpectedly yesterday,” the president wrote. “He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans. Kyle was a WINNER! He was a two-time Cup champion and holds the all-time record for wins in NASCAR’s top three series, and even won another last weekend.
“Kyle’s wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers,” he continued. “Samantha was at the White House in October for IVF. She truly loved Kyle! Rest in peace Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
KYLE BUSCH, TWO-TIME NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION, TRAGICALLY DIES AT 41 AFTER HOSPITALIZATION
President Donald Trump shared his thoughts following the death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch. (Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
As the president mentioned, Busch and his wife, Samantha, have been advocates for IVF and founded the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund in 2015. According to USA Today, the fund has distributed more than 150 awards totaling more than $2 million.
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As for his White House ties, Busch visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2016 and met with former President Barack Obama, who honored his 2015 NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Busch earned his last of 234 NASCAR top-three victories less than a week before his death in a Truck Series race at Dover International Speedway.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday. He was 41 years old. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
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On Wednesday, Busch reportedly collapsed during a test in a racing simulator. He was taken to hospital and on Thursday it was announced that he would not compete in any races this weekend, including the Coca-Cola 600, due to a “serious illness”.
A few hours later, Busch’s death was announced.
