“Do I feel as though I could be one of the greatest of all time, like if it's top five that you're talking about? I would say yes. But never the No. 1.”

Kyle Busch was an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner, active from 2001 until his death in 2026. Nicknamed “Rowdy,” he became especially associated with the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. He raced across NASCAR’s top three divisions and was known for his success at every level. His career made him a central figure in modern stock car racing, with a reputation for speed, competitiveness, and sustained dominance.