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Kyle Busch Dies of Sepsis; Hall of Fame Talks Begin

7/14/2026

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  • Kyle Busch died of hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation caused by sepsis after bacterial pneumonia, per his death certificate.
  • The death certificate recorded a natural death and cremation in Mooresville.
  • He tested in a Chevrolet simulator on May 20, became unresponsive, was found coughing blood, and died the next day in Charlotte.
  • NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell said talks are underway to add Busch to this year's Hall of Fame.