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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. honors Kyle Busch with tribute paint scheme in Nashville

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Last updated May 28, 2026

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. honors Kyle Busch with tribute paint scheme in Nashville

Summary

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will drive a special paint scheme inspired by Kyle Busch's NOS branding during the NASCAR race in Nashville this weekend. This tribute comes shortly after Busch's untimely death, which shocked the NASCAR community. The two drivers had a complicated relationship, including an altercation at the 2024 All-Star Race, but Stenhouse's gesture highlights the respect and tribute given to Busch's legacy. NASCAR has seen various tributes to Busch since his passing, reflecting the impact he had on the sport. Stenhouse's tribute will take place during a wider memorial for the fallen NASCAR legend.

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Key Details

•Ricky Stenhouse Jr. drives tribute paint scheme for Kyle Busch in Nashville.
•Kyle Busch passed away from pneumonia that led to sepsis.
•The tribute occurs during a weekend of mourning in NASCAR.
•Stenhouse and Busch had a history of conflict but pay respects.
•Memorial tributes for Busch are ongoing throughout the NASCAR community.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch didn't always get along, and they even came to blows at the 2024 All-Star Race. But this weekend, Stenhouse will race a paint scheme in honor of the fallen NASCAR legend. The 2x NASCAR Cup Series died suddenly of pneumonia that progressed into sepsis last week, leaving the entire sport to grieve. He was honored throughout the weekend at Charlotte, and Busch's ...Keep reading
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