NASCAR will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, marking the first event at the track since the fatal illness of two‑time champion Kyle Busch on Memorial Day.
Return to a Home Track, Beginning with a Tribute
Friday’s schedule starts with a Celebration of Life ceremony at 8 p.m. EST, honoring Busch’s legacy as teams and drivers return to the circuit that feels like home. The tribute kicks off before a Truck Series race, during which six trucks will march down the line in paint schemes that salute Busch’s career.
Connor Mosack’s No. 7 – The Final Wins Unveiled
Connor Mosack qualified on pole, piloting the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevy that mirrors the livery Busch ran for his 234th and final NASCAR win. The very same scheme that saw Busch pass Corey Heim on the last lap of the Pocono 2023 race now carries Mosack’s number in front of a field of competitors.
Rajah Caruth’s No. 77 – From the Very First Secured Victory
Caruth will start fourth in the Truck race, wearing a yellow livery that echoes the Dollar General truck Busch piloted to his inaugural KBM win at Nashville in 2010. The bright design, which has won multiple races for Busch in later seasons, will resurfacing on Caruth’s frame today.
Stirling Friesen’s No. 52 – The Miccosukee Heritage
After a late wall impact, Stewart Friesen will race the No. 52 Halmar‑Friesen entry. His paintwork replicates the black Miccosukee livery Busch used when driving for Billy Ballew in 2008 and 2009, a design that earned Busch nine of his first 16 Truck victories.
Leland Honeyman’s No. 62 – The Traxxas Courage
Honeyman will qualify 28th, recalling Busch’s iconic Traxxas paintwork that delivered five wins between 2010 and 2011. That same scheme also played a role in a controversial Texas incident in 2011, when Busch purposefully crashed Ron Hornaday under caution, a move that earned him a suspension.
Daniel Hemric’s No. 19 – The Delphi Victory
Daniel Hemric will start 16th, sporting a scheme that features the silver and blue decals of Delphi’s No. 5 livery from Busch’s early O’Reilly Auto Parts career. The design is remembered for a dramatic finish at Las Vegas where Busch challenged for the win but ultimately spun after contact with Jeff Burton.
The event will, in full truth, trigger a reflective pause for fans and teams alike before the day’s speed unfolds on the track. The carefully curated livery lineup not only highlights key moments from Busch’s career, but also serves as the truest form of tribute the sport offers at this moment.
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