NASCAR Tracks Memorialize Kyle Busch's Final Victory

Dover Motor Speedway installed a plaque on the “Miles The Monster” statue to recognize Kyle Busch’s victory in the Craftsman Truck Series race on May 15. The win, Ecosave 200, was Busch’s 69th Truck Series victory and his 234th overall NASCAR win. He qualified on pole, led 147 of 200 laps, and swept stages. The plaque reads “Forever remembered,” placed alongside the names of winners across NASCAR’s three top series.

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During the race weekend at Sonoma Raceway, the track honored Busch by affixing two “Busch 8” decals to the retaining wall of turn 8. NASCAR on FOX announced via X that “Turn 8 at Sonoma Raceway is dedicated to Kyle Busch.” Busch had previously won at Sonoma in 2008 and 2015, marking his return after a broken leg and foot at Daytona.

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Kyle Busch, a Cup Series champion, died on May 21, six days after his Dover victory. At the time of his death, he held the record for most NASCAR wins, with 234 victories: 63 in the Cup Series, 102 in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (now Xfinity), and 69 in the Craftsman Truck Series. His last Cup win came at Dover in October 2017, and he won three Cup races at the same venue.

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• May 15 – Ecosave 200 at Dover: pole, 147 laps led, 69th Truck Series win.

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• Career totals: 63 Cup wins, 102 Xfinity wins, 69 Truck wins, 234.

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• Sonoma victories: 2008, 2015 (win after 11-race absence due to injury).

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Dover Motor Speedway’s social-media team posted that the plaque ensures Busch’s final win will be “forever remembered” at the track. NASCAR on FOX’s announcement highlighted dedication of turn 8 at Sonoma as a tribute to the late champion. Both statements emphasize the sport’s effort to honor Busch’s legacy.

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Fans visiting the “Miles The Monster” statue at Dover can view the installed plaque among the names of past winners, underscoring the tangible nature of the tribute. At Sonoma, presence of the “Busch 8” decals on turn 8’s wall provides a visible reminder for competitors and spectators alike.

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• “Because you never know when the last one is,” — Kyle Busch, NASCAR driver

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• “Forever remembered,” — Dover Motor Speedway, track operator

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• “Turn 8 at Sonoma Raceway is dedicated to Kyle Busch,” — NASCAR on FOX, broadcaster

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Organizers indicated that tributes to Busch are expected to continue throughout the 2026 NASCAR season and beyond, reflecting his impact on the sport.

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