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Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's top Martinsville moments

Motorsport.com continues with this week's edition of our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series, looking back on his most iconic moments from Martinsville Speedway. Four of Busch's record 234 career NASCAR national-series wins came at Martinsville. Busch's last-ever win in NASCAR came just days before his death at the age of 41 in May. In honor of KB, we've been highlighting his most impressive ... Keep…

Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's top Martinsville moments

Kyle Busch, a prominent figure in NASCAR history, left behind a legacy of remarkable moments at Martinsville Speedway. Over his storied career, Busch secured a total of 42 starts and 2 wins at this iconic short track, with a notable 2 poles and 17 top fives, alongside 21 top tens. In the Truck Series, he made 12 starts, winning 2 races and leading 9 races.

Reflecting on Busch's career, his most impressive moments at Martinsville ranged from his 2016 sweep, where he won both the Truck and Cup races, to his last-lap pass in the Cup race of 2017. One of the most memorable moments, however, was Busch's interaction with a super fan named Darienne Breazeale, who was so thrilled by Busch's presence at the track that she asked for Busch's autograph. Busch obliged by signing a hat for her and later invited her to be a guest at another race.

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