Richard Childress reflects on Kyle Busch's death at Michigan speedway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Richard Childress addressed the unexpected death of Kyle Busch during a news conference at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, after Busch died on May 21 following complications from pneumonia. Childress compared this loss to the passing of Dale Earnhardt in 2001. He expressed his deep sorrow for Busch's family and team and shared that there had been positive discussions about Busch's future with the team. With Kyle Busch's death, Austin Hill will drive the No. 8 Chevrolet for the remainder of the season. Childress emphasized Busch's legacy and the impact he had on the sport and his family.
- •Kyle Busch died on May 21 after severe pneumonia complications.
- •Childress anticipated a contract extension announcement for Busch.
- •Austin Hill will now drive Busch's car for the season.
- •Childress plans to safeguard the No. 8 for Kyle's son, Brexton Busch.
- •Childress believes Busch should be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Richard Childress compares pain of losing Kyle Busch to Dale Earnhardt’s death
"Richard Childress had hoped to announce a contract extension for Kyle Busch at Michigan International Speedway. Instead, the longtime owner of Richard Childress Racing held a news conference Saturday at the track to publicly address the unexpected death of Kyle Busch for the first time since the two-time Cup Series champion died on May 21 after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis. For Childress, whose NASCAR team weathered the loss of seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt in a fatal crash at the 2001 Daytona 500, the ache was all too familiar.
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