NASCAR honors Kyle Busch with silent lap during Bank of America 400
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
NASCAR held a tribute for Kyle Busch during the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 12, 2026. A silent Lap 8 was observed to honor Busch, who passed away on May 21, 2026. The weekend featured a public memorial service and numerous tributes to the late two-time Cup Series champion. Chase Briscoe won the race, performing the signature Kyle Busch bow post-victory. Busch's legacy continues with his impressive record, including three wins in his final season in the Cup Series and a total of 69 NASCAR wins overall.
- •Silent Lap 8 tribute took place during the race at Charlotte.
- •Chase Briscoe won the Cup Series race in a close finish.
- •Public memorial service for Busch was held at Charlotte on October 10.
- •Busch won three races in his last season before his death.
- •Kyle's son performed a burnout in the No. 8 car during the memorial.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Caps Weekend Honoring Kyle Busch With Silent Lap 8
"NASCAR honored Kyle Busch in Sunday's Bank of America 400 at Charlotte.
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