NASCAR drivers back Busch for Most Popular Driver Award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:54 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Several NASCAR Cup Series drivers, including Kyle Larson and Carson Hocevar, are advocating for Kyle Busch to win the 2026 Most Popular Driver Award. This support comes after Chase Elliott withdrew from consideration to honor Busch, who died on May 21. The award voting, open since October 23, closes on November 9, with the winner announced at the NASCAR Awards ceremony on November 10 in Miami. Drivers like Hocevar expressed disappointment at potentially receiving votes themselves, emphasizing their desire to see Busch recognized for his contributions to the sport.
- •Kyle Larson and Carson Hocevar support Busch for the award.
- •Chase Elliott withdrew to honor Busch's legacy.
- •Voting closes November 9 at noon ET.
- •Winner announced at NASCAR Awards on November 10.
- •Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
- 7:54 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR drivers support Kyle Busch to win the Most Popular Driver Award
"NASCAR drivers are supporting the late great Kyle Busch to win the 2027 Most Popular Driver Award in the Cup Series.
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