Kyle Busch, Remembered by Current NASCAR Drivers

Tributes are pouring in for Kyle Busch from current NASCAR Cup Series drivers who raced against him as recently as this past weekend at Dover Motor Speedway.

Here is what drivers have had to say (will be updated as more tributes come in):

Noah Gragson: "Gonna miss ya pal. Life is precious. Enjoy every minute"

Kyle Larson: "Completely heartbroken to hear the news of Kyle's passing. I have so many memories of great battles with him throughout my career that I'll cherish forever. It's hard to even put into words what he meant to me and my career, whether he knew it or not. He was the bar we all measured ourselves against. Just a pure racer to the core. As real as they come.

I hate this so much for their family, Samantha, Lennix and especially Brexton. The bond Kyle and Brexton shared and everything he poured into his racing and his family, was incredible. RIP KFB."

Brad Keselowski: "I made him earn every victory and stole a few from him along the way. We took our shots at each other, in the media and on the track. But I'd like to think that somewhere deep down there was an appreciation that we pushed each other to perform at the highest level, even if neither of us would've admitted it.

Tonight, I feel a little like the coyote with no more roadrunner to chase. His loss is all of our loss but none more so than his family's. Thinking of Samantha, and Brexton and Lennix who lost their father today."

Daniel Suarez: "In 2015, I used to call Kyle once a week for his help and guidance as I started going to racetracks for the first time. He gave me a hand when I was brand new to this. I am in complete shock. I am thinking of his family during this incredibly difficult time. Much love amigo."

Denny Hamlin: "We lost our Kobe Bryant. Today we mourn. Forever we remember. Rest in peace Kyle."

Chase Briscoe: "This doesn’t even feel real typing this… Easily one of the absolute greatest of all time, any track, any car, it didn’t matter he was gonna be good. Getting to race against Kyle was a true pinch me moment, I’ll never forget the first time just sharing the track with someone I had so much respect for. Two of my favorite wins of my entire career came going head to head against KB and what made them so special was the fact that I was racing against KB someone who I considered one of the all time best. Getting to know Kyle throughout my NASCAR career has been a highlight for me. Rather I was racing door to door with him or talking to him about Samantha, Brexton, and Lennix and what all they had going on I always had to tell myself how cool it was I was getting to be around one of my heroes. I’m gonna miss everything about “KFB” and I can assure you no race I run from now on will ever feel the same because the impact Kyle Busch left is unlike one any other driver could ever have. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Busch family and all of Rowdy Nation. Godspeed KB."

William Byron: "I’m so sad and stunned to hear the news about KB. He meant so much to a lot of people, not just myself. Kyle was the best mentor you could ever have. He was incredibly unselfish, cared about his people and his family deeply. And helped shaped my career to what it is. I’m heartbroken. Thinking and praying for the Busch family during this time."

Erik Jones: "Kyle was not just a mentor, but also a friend. His impact on my career was significant, and I’m forever grateful to him for giving me a chance in the Truck Series over 13 years ago. He helped put me on a path in NASCAR from our first time racing each other at that 2012 Snowball Derby. He was one of the best in the sport who pushed us all to be better drivers. Kyle had an impact on so many careers in this sport. I’m heartbroken at the loss of this champion.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Busch family. Please keep them in your prayers during this difficult time. He will be missed."

Carson Hocevar: "Every day is a privilege and today is a truly sad reminder of that.

this little boy in this picture hated you on sunday’s. but he loved to hate you, and you made it very difficult to hate and not become a fan when your passion for racing showed, when you would show up to his home town to race at his home tracks. he will be forever grateful for that.

from a fan, to a hater, to a competitor, to a teammate, and to even maybe a friend. i share that story because this little kid in the picture was not anywhere near the true number that you impacted for the better just through racing.

you will be deeply missed. both on the race track, but certainly off.

RIP."

Connor Zilisch: "At a complete loss for words. Kyle was one of the greatest to ever do it in our sport. He was a friend to myself and many others, but more importantly he was a father and a husband. Thinking and praying for the entire Busch family during these tough times. Godspeed my friend"