“I might be confident in what I do, and sometimes you can be cocky and confident because you know what your abilities are and you know what your car is going to give you.”

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.