Kurt Busch returns to racing at Le Mans Classic to honor late brother Kyle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
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.
- •Kurt Busch raced at Le Mans Classic on July 6, 2026.
- •He changed his number to Kyle Busch's No. 8.
- •Kurt finished third in the race.
- •Kyle Busch died earlier this year at the age of 41.
- •This is Kurt's first race since retiring in 2022.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Kurt Busch places third at Le Mans in first race since Kyle Busch's death
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kurt Busch Honors Late Brother Kyle Busch With Emotional Return to Racing
"Kurt Busch came out of retirement for one race this weekend as a way to honor his brother, Kyle Busch, who died earlier this year. Kurt, 47, who retired from racing in 2022, changed his usual racing number from No. 1 to Kyle’s No. 8 at the Le Mans Classic in France. “I said a […]
"In his first race since his brother Kyle's shocking death, Kurt Busch placed third in a NASCAR Classic competition at Le Mans in France.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 1:33 AMKurt Busch places third at Le Mans in first race since Kyle Busch's death
In his first race since his brother Kyle's shocking death, Kurt Busch placed third in a NASCAR Classic competition at Le Mans in France.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 7:01 PMKurt Busch Honors Late Brother Kyle Busch With Emotional Return to Racing
Kurt Busch came out of retirement for one race this weekend as a way to honor his brother, Kyle Busch, who died earlier this year. Kurt, 47, who retired from racing in 2022, changed his usual racing number from No. 1 to Kyle’s No. 8 at the Le Mans Classic in France. “I said a […]
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