Ben Carver

Racing fan. I tweet opinions on motorsports matters. Some positive some negative. Views expressed are my own.

[Kyle Busch @KyleBusch]

Happy Birthday @brextonbusch!!! Your mom & I are so proud of who you’re turning out to be! You’re the best kid on & off the track, you amaze us every day. Keep doing what you’re doing and there is no limit to what you’ll accomplish! Love you buddy!

[DennyDeliversYT 📦 @DennyDelivers2]

even at the end, he gave us one last bow 🙏🏁

[Lucas Halbert @Lucas_Halbert]

The last pic of KFB I have on my phone. Don’t really know how to describe the last 24 hrs. I’m sure I’ll write something longer later. My HEART BREAKS for Sam and the kids. They’re like family to me, closer than most realize. Prayers, just prayers yall.

[Erik Jones @Erik_Jones]

Kyle was not just a mentor, but also a friend. His impact on my career was significant, and I’m forever grateful to him for giving me a chance in the Truck Series over 13 years ago. He helped put me on a path in NASCAR from our first time racing each other at that 2012 Snowball Derby. He was one of the best in the sport who pushed us all to be better drivers. Kyle had an impact on so many careers in this sport. I’m heartbroken at the loss of this champion.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Busch family. Please keep them in your prayers during this difficult time. He will be missed.

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

"His legacy is a titan of the NASCAR world and of the auto racing world in general."

@MartySmithESPN on Kyle Busch's life and legacy.

[Fifth Gear @NotFifthGear]

"Because you never know when the last one is." Rest in peace champ.

[Dale Earnhardt Jr. @DaleJr]

Kyle and I had a really challenging existence for many years. But we luckily took the time to figure out our differences and that was something he instigated with a conversation in his bus around how we each managed our racing teams. I was super eager for us to get on better terms. But it was he who made the effort for that to be possible. We did some media together also to laugh through some of the things we put each other through many years ago. Most recently we had even been discussing him running my Late Model at Wilkesboro this summer. He seemed extremely happy and we had planned to meet up next Thursday to get his seat to the shop. He laughed over the idea of his fans and JRM fans having to cheer in unison during that race.

Kyle was one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. No one can deny that. But he was also a father, a husband, brother, son, and a friend to many. My heart is broken for the Busch family. I will never be able to make sense of this loss but I am thankful that we had found a way to become friends.

[NASCAR @NASCAR]

A joint statement on behalf of the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR.

[Clint Bowyer @ClintBowyer]

I just talked to him Friday. In complete shock, as we all are. The devastation and sadness is beyond words. Praying for Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, his entire family and loved ones…🙏

[Brad Keselowski @keselowski]

Absolute shock. Very hard to process. Hug your loved ones

[Chris Owens @ChrisOwens62]

5 days ago, can’t even begin to process

[Joe Gibbs Racing @JoeGibbsRacing]

Our hearts are broken for Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, and the entire Busch family. Kyle was a fierce competitor, an incredible teammate, and, far more importantly, a devoted husband, father, and son. His impact on our organization and on the sport of NASCAR will never be forgotten.

During this unimaginable time, everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing and the Gibbs family are lifting the Busch family up in prayer.

[NASCAR @NASCAR]

We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.

[Carson Hocevar @CarsonHocevar]

just woke up. tears in my eyes watching the footage and edits and reactions. genuinely unbelievable. so thankful that this feeling is exactly what i dreamt it would feel like.

thank you, everyone.

[NASCAR @NASCAR]

A winner on and off the race track.

Greg Biffle leaves a lasting impression on all of us.

[Greg Wallace @GregWallace66]

In ruminating on today’s tragedy, I was thinking about ways to honor Greg Biffle’s legacy. It seems to me that an appropriate way to do so could be the establishment of a top-tier award for the Cup driver who best exemplifies Biffle’s humanitarian and charitable legacy.

I think there might be some kind of sponsor-driven award now, but I’m talking about something on the level of MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award.

It appears that Greg’s heroic actions during Hurricane Helene will make up just as big of a part of his legacy as his racing, so the establishment of the Greg Biffle Award would be a wonderful way to permanently honor him. #NASCAR

[NASCAR @NASCAR]

The NASCAR family is devastated at the loss of Greg Biffle, who was one of our 75 greatest drivers and became known for his relentless post-career humanitarian work.

We extend our deepest condolences.

[Denny Hamlin @dennyhamlin]

God I wish I were in the booth. Id get fired but I damn sure would call these idiots out.