American retired NASCAR Cup Series driver; 2004 champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner
Kyle Kirkwood has won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after leading 128 of 147 laps. President Donald Trump has waved the green flag and taken a ceremonial lap; the race routed 25 drivers past the National Mall as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Kyle Busch has died at 41 after pneumonia progressed to sepsis; his family honors his legacy, reflecting on his career and the impact on NASCAR. Brothers Kurt and Kyle Busch are central to ongoing tributes and reflections in media interviews.