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00:02Breaking.
00:03NASCAR's in mourning tonight following the sudden death of two-time Cup Series champion
00:07Kyle Busch at age 41.
00:09The legendary driver, known as Rowdy for his aggressive racing style, died Thursday after
00:14being hospitalized with a severe, undisclosed illness.
00:18Just hours before his death, his family announced he would miss this weekend's Coca-Cola 600
00:22at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time since 2015.
00:26Across his 22-season career, Busch won 63 Cup Series races, ranking 9th on NASCAR's
00:31all-time win list.
00:32He also holds the record for most wins across NASCAR's three national series, with a staggering
00:38234 victories.
00:39His 102 wins in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and 69 wins in the Truck Series remain unmatched
00:45in the sports history.
00:47NASCAR said in a joint statement, quote,
00:49Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation.
00:53His long-time rival, Denny Hamlin, wrote,
00:55Absolutely cannot comprehend this news!
00:58We love you, KB!
00:59Busch leaves behind his wife, Samantha, 11-year-old son, Brexton, and 4-year-old daughter, Lennox.
01:04He is the younger brother of 2004 Cup Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Kurt Busch.
01:09His final victory came just over a week ago at Dover Motor Speedway in the Truck Series.
01:13Beyond his driving career, Busch also mentored the next generation as an owner in the Truck
01:17Series.
01:17The Coca-Cola 600 will now serve as a tribute to one of NASCAR's greatest and fiercest competitors.
01:22That's all for now.
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