Tony Stewart criticizes public reaction to Kyle Busch's death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Tony Stewart expressed frustration with the public's reaction to Kyle Busch's death during a recent NHRA event in Bristol, Tennessee. Stewart criticized people for only acknowledging Busch's positive traits after his passing, rather than during his life. He emphasized that reactions should reflect a fuller understanding of Busch as a person, not just the media portrayal. Stewart noted his discontent at how quickly judgments were made based on televised appearances. This week marks the first NHRA race at a NASCAR facility since Busch's death due to complications from severe pneumonia.
- •Tony Stewart spoke at an NHRA event in Bristol, Tennessee.
- •He criticized the public for their retrospective views on Kyle Busch.
- •Busch died on May 21 due to complications from pneumonia.
- •This weekend features the first NHRA race at a NASCAR venue since Busch's passing.
- •Stewart and Busch competed together in NASCAR from 2005 to 2016.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Stewart calls public reaction to Kyle Busch’s death ‘frustrating’
"Former NASCAR champion Tony Stewart isn't happy with how some people have reacted to the death of Kyle Busch, saying they were too quick to judge him.
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