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Public memorial for Kyle Busch set for Oct. 9 in Charlotte

By Thomson Reuters Jul 10, 2026 | 3:07 PM

A public memorial service for NASCAR champion Kyle Busch will take place at ​Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. ‌9.

The celebration of Busch’s life, achievements and lasting legacy will follow the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.

Busch, ‌the ​winningest driver across ⁠NASCAR’s three national ⁠series, died on May 21 at age 41 after a sudden illness.

“The service will be ​free and open to the public, providing fans, members of ⁠the motorsports industry, ⁠friends and loved ones ​an opportunity to come together ​in remembrance and tribute to one ‌of racing’s most influential and accomplished competitors,” NASCAR posted on its website.

Additional details about the ⁠service, including specific times and speakers, will be announced in the coming ⁠days as ‌plans are finalized.

Busch ⁠won the NASCAR Cup ​Series ‌championship in 2015 and 2019. ​His ⁠234 combined wins across multiple series include the most ever in both the Craftsman Truck Series (69) and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (102).

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