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Nitro Motorsports cancels Kyle Busch tribute for Lime Rock Park race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:00 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Nitro Motorsports cancels Kyle Busch tribute for Lime Rock Park race

Summary

Nitro Motorsports has scrapped a planned tribute to Kyle Busch, which was set to feature a special paint scheme on ARCA Menards Series driver Thomas Annunziata's car during Friday’s race at Lime Rock Park. The tribute, inspired by Busch’s iconic M&M’s Toyota, was developed quickly following his death in May, but issues with the timeline prevented completion. Annunziata wanted to honor Busch as he considered him his childhood hero and major inspiration for his racing career. Although the tribute will not be seen on the track, it highlights Busch's enduring impact on upcoming drivers. Annunziata currently stands second in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings.

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By the Numbers

•Nitro Motorsports planned a tribute to Kyle Busch at Lime Rock Park.
•The tribute was to feature a special paint scheme on Annunziata's car.
•Issues with timing led to the cancellation of the tribute.
•Annunziata considers Busch a childhood hero and major influence.
•He is currently second in the ARCA Menards Series standings.

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3:00 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Race Team Forced to Scrap Planned Kyle Busch Tribute

What they're saying

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A heartfelt tribute to Kyle Busch will never make it onto the racetrack.Nitro Motorsports had planned to honor the late two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with a special paint scheme for ARCA Menards Series driver Thomas Annunziata during Friday’s race at Lime Rock Park. But before the tribute could become reality, the team was forced […] The post NASCAR Race Team Forced to Scrap Planned Kyle Busch Tribute appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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