​NASCAR has announced a celebration of life for Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who passed away on May 21 after an illness. Busch, who was 41, will be honored at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9, with the tribute taking place after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. He is survived by his wife, Samantha, and their children, Brexton and Lennix.
In Concord, North Carolina, on May 24, fans gathered at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler along the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event photo, captured by David Jensen of Getty Images, shows the crowd and the atmosphere surrounding the track complex.
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