NASCAR rival opens up on ‘chance’ encounter with Kyle Busch days before his death
NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski shared a poignant encounter with Kyle Busch shortly before Busch's death. During a flight, Keselowski noticed that Busch, typically outgoing, appeared unwell and fell asleep soon after boarding. Busch passed away from severe pneumonia that developed into sepsis, leaving behind a legacy of rivalry and respect in the racing community.
- ▪Brad Keselowski had a chance encounter with Kyle Busch on a plane shortly before Busch's death.
- ▪Busch, who was 41, was not feeling well during the flight and fell asleep quickly.
- ▪He died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, just days after their encounter.
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Sports NASCAR rival opens up on ‘chance’ encounter with Kyle Busch days before his death By Jake Nisse Published May 27, 2026, 2:10 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Before Kyle Busch’s sudden death, fellow NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski had a grim encounter with him aboard a plane. Busch, 41, was flying to Dover earlier this month when he and his rival had what Keselowski described as a “chance” run-in. However, Busch — who ultimately died last week of severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis — evidently wasn’t doing great during the flight. 3 Brad Keselowski said that he had a “chance” encounter with Busch on a plane before his death.
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