Kurt Busch’s Statement, Tribute to Brother Kyle Busch After Death

Kurt Busch is thankful for memories with his younger brother.

The retired NASCAR driver released a touching statement honoring his late brother Kyle Busch, who died last month at age 41 amid ongoing health complications that culminated in pneumonia and sepsis.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, support, and love for my brother and our family,” Kurt, 47, wrote on Instagram June 8 alongside sweet photos of the Busch family over the years. “Finding a silver lining, I reflect back on the days Kyle and I raced anything we could get our hands on.”

And those priceless memories as brothers started from an early age, Kurt reminisced. 

“From big wheels to competing on the biggest stages in motorsports, we were more than just fierce competitors,” Kurt highlighted of their nearly two decades of professional race car driving together. “We pushed each other, challenged each other, and learned from each other. Kyle, your passion, determination, and love for your family inspired everyone who knew you.”