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Kyle Busch posthumously voted most popular driver in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026
Busch’s widow, Samantha, was on hand to accept the posthumous trophy at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
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- Fox SportsKyle Busch Voted NASCAR's Most Popular Driver: 'It's Really Special'Kyle Busch now owns an award that he "wanted so bad for so many years" after fans posthumously voted him NASCAR's Most Popular Driver.
- EssentiallySports“He Wanted It So Bad”: Samantha Busch Pays Tribute as Late Husband Kyle Finally Becomes NASCAR’s Most Popular DriverFor years, Kyle Busch chased one NASCAR honor that always remained out of his reach. Even his fierce competitive spirit could not help him win it during his lifetime. But months after his sudden death, fans finally made his long-awaited dream come true. As Kyle was named the 2026 NMPA Most Popular Driver, his wife,
- Yahoo SportsKyle Busch posthumously voted most popular driver in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026Busch’s widow, Samantha, was on hand to accept the posthumous trophy at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
- The Athletic(subscription required)Kyle Busch wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award, six months after his deathBusch won the award six months after his shocking death. Perennial winner Chase Elliott pulled himself out of the voting to support Busch.