Kurt Busch returns to racing at Le Mans Classic to honor late brother Kyle

Kurt Busch made an emotional return to racing at the Le Mans Classic on July 6, 2026, to honor his late brother, Kyle Busch. Kurt, who retired in 2022, changed his racing number to Kyle's No. 8 for this special occasion. Although he did not finish first, Kurt placed third, fulfilling a desire to make a fitting tribute to his brother, who passed away earlier this year from a severe illness. This marked a significant moment shortly after Kyle's unexpected death at 41, which deeply affected the motorsports community.

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