NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch has been voted the series' most popular driver for the 2026 season in a posthumous announcement made Wednesday.
The Associated Press reported that Busch received the honor following a vote conducted after his death, though details surrounding the timing and circumstances were not immediately disclosed.
Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, has been one of NASCAR's most prominent figures for over a decade. The most popular driver award is determined annually by fan voting.
Further details about the voting process and any planned tributes are expected to be released by NASCAR officials.
