Nascar Champion Kyle Busch Dies at 41 from Sepsis Complications

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family has said in a statement released to The Athletic. A medical evaluation showed the illness resulted "in rapid and overwhelming associated complications," the statement said. Busch died suddenly aged 41 on Thursday after what his family had described as a "severe illness". In a statement, Nascar described Busch as a "rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation". He had won two Cup Series titles and 63 races. Busch was in the middle of his 22nd season in Nascar's top division at the time of his death. He had been expected to compete in an upcoming race this weekend, the Coca-Cola 600, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. At a press conference, Nascar CEO Steve O'Donnell said the races would continue, as Busch would be upset if they did not go ahead. "So we're going to honour his memory," O'Donnell said. Busch's number and his truck were on display ahead of the event, according to local media. "Kyle Busch lived just about every chapter of what you could do in Nascar," said O'Donnell, who described the late driver as fierce, competitive and "always good for a great quote". O'Donnell also praised Busch's charity work, citing the foundation he started with his wife to support awareness and advancement for IVF and infertility treatments.