Kurt Busch recalls emotional final moments with brother Kyle Busch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Kurt Busch shared poignant details about his last moments with brother Kyle Busch in an interview that aired on August 21. Kurt, visibly emotional, recounted being at Kyle's hospital bedside before his death on May 21, offering encouragement. He reflected on the pressures faced by drivers to race despite illness and discussed his plans to mentor Kyle's son, Brexton. The visit came after Kyle battled severe pneumonia leading to sepsis, ultimately resulting in his death. Kurt expressed deep grief, stating there is no guide for dealing with such loss and remembering Kyle's final public tribute at his Hall of Fame induction.
- •Kurt Busch recalls his brother Kyle's final moments before his death.
- •Kyle Busch passed away on May 21 from pneumonia and sepsis.
- •Kurt plans to mentor Kyle's 11-year-old son, Brexton.
- •Kurt explains the pressures on drivers to race while ill.
- •Kyle supported Kurt during his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction in January.
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Kurt Busch Opens Up About Final Hours With Brother Kyle Busch
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kurt Busch Tearfully Recalls His Last Words to Brother Kyle Busch at His Hospital Bed, 3 Months After NASCAR Star’s Death
"Kurt Busch opened up about the final hours he spent with younger brother Kyle Busch, the bond they shared on the racetrack and why he plans to be around Brexton more moving forward.
"“I miss the words that we never spoke to each other,” Kurt said of the bond he shared with his younger brother on the racetrack
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:54 PMKurt Busch Opens Up About Final Hours With Brother Kyle Busch
Kurt Busch opened up about the final hours he spent with younger brother Kyle Busch, the bond they shared on the racetrack and why he plans to be around Brexton more moving forward.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 1:30 PMKurt Busch Tearfully Recalls His Last Words to Brother Kyle Busch at His Hospital Bed, 3 Months After NASCAR Star’s Death
“I miss the words that we never spoke to each other,” Kurt said of the bond he shared with his younger brother on the racetrack
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