@USATODAY Not just the emotions of Samantha and the Busch family, but Richard Childress having to say goodbye to another driver and friend after Earnhardt. He has suffered a lot of loss in this sport, too. All around heartbreaking.
This was the moment that truly encapsulated how much Kyle Busch meant to NASCAR.
The strength of Samantha and Brexton. They will always have a massive extended family to lift them up.
Well done, @NASCAR
@IndyCarOnFOX I know this 2nd place hurt him, but he is gonna be a fierce Indy competitor for many, many years to come! You ran an incredible race, Malukas! Excited to keep watching and rooting for you! You gained a new fan today!
If youโre a NASCAR under the age of 47, youโll be watching your first ever Cup race today without a Busch or an Earnhardt in it.
The 2026 Coca-Cola 600 will be the first NASCAR Cup Series race without an Earnhardt or Busch in the field since 1979.
@IndyCarOnFOX One of the best Indy 500's in history! Love the early Father's Day for Rosenqvist and Maluska is a force to be reckoned with. So not beat yourself up, young man. You are gonna be fierce in Indy for a long time! #indy500