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The late Kyle Busch burst onto the NASCAR scene just as The Race’s Jack Benyon was becoming a fan of the series. Here is his personal tribute to the driver they called ‘Rowdy’
Kyle Busch’s poignant statement, “Because you never know when the last one is,” proved to be prophetic as it marked his final NASCAR win before his tragic passing at 41 years old on May 21. Busch’s arrival in NASCAR coincided with a period of avid NASCAR-watching for me in the mid-late 2000s. Unlike the cleanly image associated with drivers like Jeff Gordon, Busch stood out for being unapologetically himself on and off the racetrack. Despite his controversial nature, Busch’s talent and authenticity as a racer made him a captivating figure in the world of motorsports. His legacy as a genuine racer who stayed true to himself in a world where theatrics often dominate is something that will be remembered far beyond his passing.
