Joe Gibbs now speaking to reporters in Charlotte:
-- Focus is on the future for the Busch family. "Whatever they need, we want to be a part of that. Honestly, it's the worst thing that could happen in life and we just want to encourage them."
-- JGR wants to work in concert with RCR and be together in tributes. "We feel so, so much hurt for him and RCR."
Richard Childress Racing has elected to suspend use of the No. 8 and will run the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond. Kyle Busch was instrumental in the design of RCR’s stylized No. 8 and it has become synonymous with Kyle and an important symbol for his fans and the NASCAR industry. No one can carry it forward to the level that he did. The No. 8 is reserved and ready for Brexton Busch when he is ready to go NASCAR racing.
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.