Richard Childress announces Kyle Busch was set to return for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Richard Childress revealed that Kyle Busch was expected to return to Richard Childress Racing for the 2027 Cup Series season before his death on May 21. Childress planned to announce Busch's return during a media event at Michigan International Speedway. Busch passed away after contracting sepsis and bacterial pneumonia, as reported by his family and confirmed in the death certificate. His last race was on May 10 at Watkins Glen, where he experienced severe health issues that ultimately led to hospitalization.
- •Kyle Busch was 41 years old at the time of his death.
- •He joined RCR in 2023 after 15 seasons with Joe Gibbs Racing.
- •Busch had three wins in his first 15 starts with RCR.
- •Childress expressed deep sorrow over losing another key driver.
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR: Richard Childress says Kyle Busch was set to return to his team for the 2027 Cup Series season
"Busch died on May 21 after contracting sepsis while he had bacterial pneumonia.
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