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Ty Gibbs to Race M&M’s Bristol Tribute Car in 2026

8/14/2026

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Summary

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Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 Toyota in an M&M’s paint scheme at the Bristol race on September 19, 2026, to honor Kyle Busch.
Samantha Busch said the tribute will use the multicolored M&M’s design, Busch’s longtime sponsor.
Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, at age 41 after severe pneumonia led to sepsis.
Gibbs, second in points after his August 9 Iowa win, will race with M&M’s back as event sponsor.

History

Historical Context

On Feb 18 2001 Dale Earnhardt died in the Daytona 500, a crash that killed him instantly; his 76 career wins underscored the loss and prompted NASCAR to mandate the HANS head-and-neck device by Oct 17 2001. Today Ty Gibbs’s M&M-sponsored tribute to Kyle Busch mirrors Earnhardt’s post-mortem honor, illustrating how high-profile tributes drive fan engagement and safety focus.

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Story summary

Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 Toyota in an M&M’s paint scheme at the Bristol race on September 19, 2026, to honor Kyle Busch.
Samantha Busch said the tribute will use the multicolored M&M’s design, Busch’s longtime sponsor.
Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, at age 41 after severe pneumonia led to sepsis.
Gibbs, second in points after his August 9 Iowa win, will race with M&M’s back as event sponsor.

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