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The reactions and tributes to the tragic death of NASCAR superstar and two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch have poured in, and now comes one from the White House.
On Friday, the day after Busch’s death at age 41 was announced, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share his condolences.
“LEGENDARY NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died tragically and unexpectedly yesterday,” the president wrote. “He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans. Kyle was a WINNER! He was a two-time Cup Champion and holds the All Time Record for WINS in NASCAR’s Top Three Series, and even won another just last weekend.
“Kyle’s wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers,” he continued. “Samantha was at the White House in October for IVF. She really loved Kyle! Rest in Peace Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
TWO-TIME NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION KYLE BUSCH TRAGICALLY DIES 41 YEARS AFTER HOSPITALITY
President Donald Trump shared his thoughts following the passing of NASCAR star Kyle Busch. (Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
As the president alluded to, Busch and his wife, Samantha, have been IVF advocates and founded the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund in 2015. According to USA Today, the fund has awarded more than 150 awards totaling more than $2 million.
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As for his ties to the White House, Busch visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2016 and met with former President Barack Obama, who honored his 2015 NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Busch won the last of 234 wins in NASCAR’s top-three series less than a week before his death in a Truck Series race at Dover International Speedway.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday. He was 41. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
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On Wednesday, Busch reportedly collapsed while testing in a racing simulator. He was taken to a hospital and on Thursday it was announced that he would not participate in any races this weekend, including the Coca-Cola 600, due to a “serious illness”.
Just hours after that, it was announced that Busch had died.
