Kyle Busch memorial service scheduled for October 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
A public memorial service for Kyle Busch is set for October 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, following the Craftsman Truck Series race. The announcement from NASCAR, the Busch family, and Richard Childress Racing comes after Busch's unexpected death on May 21 at age 41 due to severe pneumonia. The memorial aligns with a key NASCAR weekend, as teams will be present for playoff activities. Details regarding the event's time and location within the speedway are yet to be finalized.
- •The memorial service occurs after the Ecosave 200 Truck Series race.
- •Busch passed away on May 21 due to complications from pneumonia.
- •NASCAR created scheduling to coincide with the Round of 12 cutoff.
- •Busch's legacy includes 63 Cup Series wins and two championships.
- •Memorial details are still being finalized and expected soon.
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"NASCAR, the Busch family, and Richard Childress Racing have finally set a date for the goodbye everyone in the sport has been bracing for since May. A public memorial service celebrating Kyle Busch's life will be held Friday, October 9, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, immediately following that night's Craftsman Truck Series race. It's free, it's open to anyone who wants to show up, and it is not, in any way, a random date on the calendar. The joint announcement from NASCAR, the Busch family and RC
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