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Kyle Busch honored with tribute lap by family at Charlotte

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Kyle Busch honored with tribute lap by family at Charlotte

Summary

During the Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway on June 9, Kyle Busch was honored in a special tribute lap. Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion and a major figure in NASCAR, passed away on May 21. The memorial acknowledged his significant achievements, including 234 wins across all three national NASCAR divisions. This tribute is part of the ongoing remembrance following his death, with other memorials held since the announcement. The event attracted considerable attention from fans and the NASCAR community alike.

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Key Details

•Kyle Busch honored at Charlotte Motor Speedway's Summer Shootout
•Tribute lap held on June 9, 2026
•Busch passed away suddenly on May 21
•He won 234 races in NASCAR's three national divisions
•Memorials have included multiple events since his death

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11:29 PMMotorsport.com — Kyle Busch's father and son honor him with special tribute lap at Charlotte

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As part of Charlotte Motor Speedway's Summer Shootout, there was a special tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch on Tuesday evening. The 41-year-old icon of the sport died suddenly on May 21st, just before the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. There have been countless memorials to the two-time Cup Series champion, a driver won 234 races across all three national NASCAR divisions -- ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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