NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has passed away following complications from pneumonia that developed into sepsis, his family announced.
The two-time champion died Thursday, just one day after he collapsed while working in a Chevrolet racing simulator.
According to his family’s statement, Busch’s condition deteriorated rapidly when his severe pneumonia infection spread throughout his body, leading to sepsis.
The racing community and fans are mourning the loss of one of NASCAR’s most accomplished drivers, who had been competing at the highest level of stock car racing.
