The $30 million simulator that couldn't save him

Kyle Busch, a NASCAR star and professional driver, passed away at the age of 41 after becoming unresponsive in a simulator at the Chevrolet racing facility in Concord , North Carolina.

According to the Associated Press, several people familiar with the situation confirmed that Busch was testing in the simulator when he was taken ill.

Busch's family said he was hospitalized with a 'severe illness' before announcing his death later that day.

Rowdy's final moments: a life of controversy and triumph

Kyle Busch lived a life of controversy and triumph ,known for his tussles with other drivers and his outlandish behavior.

Despite his achievements and popularity, Busch was a polarizing figure who earned the nicknames 'Rowdy' and 'Wild Thing' for his post-race fights and regular feuds with other drivers.

However, Busch also won championships in 2015 and 2019 for Joe Gibbs Racing, cementing his legacy as a NASCAR icon.

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Busch's family said that he was struggling with sickness in the days before he was taken ill, but no official cause of death has been given.

The simulator Busch was in would have been preparing him for his next race, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Busch radioed for medical assistance from his car in the middle of one of his final NASCAR races on May 10 in upstate New York, just days before his death.

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Busch's family has not released any information about the circumstances surrounding his death,including who was with him in the simulator or what led to his illness.

The Associated Press reported that several people familiar with the situation confirmed the details of Busch's final moments, but no further information has been released.

Busch's legacy as a NASCAR icon will live on, but the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery.