Getting his autograph at Texas Motor Speedway

I was fortunate enough to meet Kyle several times…he actually didn’t always seem approachable, but would always stop for you if you asked. I’ll always remember this moment at qualifying in Dover last year. We were waiting under a hauler with him bc it was raining. We started chatting and I shared how much I loved Samantha’s clothing line and the shirt I was wearing. He loved to talk about his kids and his family. It was special to see this side of him vs the fierce and brutally honest competitor he was on the track. RIP Rowdy. You will be missed.

I got a pic with Kyle and my grandson at Dover last week on top of the maze in the fanfair. My daughter was yelling that Kyle was on the deck, right aside of us. I never heard her. Went back up and saw him and asked for a pic. He was so nice. I told him I didn't realize he was standing here, that we came back up to the deck just for the pic.. he laughed and said, "That's funny!

Getting an Autographed Interstate Batteries #18 car is now Priceless to Me. RIP Kyle Rowdy Busch!!! You are Truly Missed and Nascar will NEVER Be the Same!!!

As a newbie Nascar follower, I didn't know all of the history of Kyle. Bizarrely I follow his son on YouTube as its great racing, great viewing and the kid is such a natural on camera. Kyle was present at many races and it was obvious the love and respect he had for Braxton. What swung it for me was his interview, just over a year ago, on Actions Detrimental with DH11. It was brilliant. It was two guys down the pub having a beer and chatting. It was riveting. I was a much better informed fan afterwards. It's such a shame that he's not going to be a brilliant father for his kids. I'm sure his wife will do all she can to support both of the kids and with the incredibly detail of their own issues with IVF, It's beautiful that over a hundred or so babies have been born as a result of the help they gave. What a great legacy to leave.

I watched Kyle win at Bristol with my dad back in 2009. It was raining, he was threading the needle through traffic, and we were losing our minds. That race became a family tradition. Every Bristol race after that, we would go together. He retired and so did those trips. Still can't watch Bristol without thinking of him.

Rowdy was the driver that made me fall in love with NASCAR. My kids grew up knowing his name before they could name a president. Number 18 will always be the greatest. Thank you for everything you gave to this sport.

Kyle Busch showed what it means to never quit. Watching him come back from that Daytona injury and win the 2015 championship the same season is something I'll tell my grandkids about. Pure grit and raw speed in one person.

When Rowdy was let go from Hendricks because they had signed Dale Jr.and Rowdy was hired by JGR, Darrell Waltrip commented on live television "I am not so sure but that Gibbs got the better of that deal". Waltrip recognized the talent before it came to fruition.

Very thankful to my 93 yo mother for my following Kyle Busch for the last 15 years. Live watching him get through traffic so effortlessly. RIP Kyle

This was the race when the camera cable fell onto the track. Kyle ran through the cable and destroyed a bunch of the body work.

I first saw Kyle Busch doing an interview in a Las Vegas casino on the Friday night before his NASCAR debut on Sunday March 7, 2004. I remember thinking, Wow, this kid has got what it takes to be a star. He was well spoken and handled himself like a star. I hadn't even seen him drive yet. I had gone to see him because he was just a couple of months younger than my son. Little did I know that my first impression of him would prove true. What a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his NASCAR family.

being able to get to meet Kyle before he was in Nascar not only once but a few times at the Bull ring in Las Vegas

I cheered for rowdy for years. Now I will have to find someone to cheer until his son is old enough to race in the big cars. I feel for Samantha and the kids

On April 11, 2003, a 17-year-old kid from Las Vegas, Nev. won his first major race at Nashville Superspeedway, and one of the greatest careers in the sport's history was underway. I was there. Rick Hendrick brought an unsponsored car to the track. He earned the pole and led almost every lap. He put on a good show.

Iam sad , l always cheered him on from my home watching TV.

He told it like it was and not a lot of people initially liked that. His performance backed up his words. You didn't have to cheer for him. But you almost always respected him. He contributed so very much to the sport, development and helping others on and off the track. I feel lucky to have been able to watch him grow over the last 20+ years. I will treasure the many tracks I have been at to watch him race and often win. You will be so greatly missed. Thank you for one hell of a ride. Rest in Peace.

Been my favorite driver from the beginning of his career. So sad.

He could drive the hell outta anything.

Kyle is the reason I started watching nascar he is my favorite driver. His wife and family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss him very much. Nascar will never be the same without him. Rest well Rowdy

Gone but not forgotten. No I wasn’t one of his fans but he was a great competitor and always did what he thought was best. My condolences for his family and friends from the bottom of my heart. Kyle will be deeply missed

I'm very saddened by this news I've been a big rowdy fan for many years its going to be strange not seeing him on the track 😢

God bless Kyle Busch and his family. He was one of the best.All the fans will miss him.A great career,great driver,great for the fans and the sport.

Loved his competitive nature in racing. This news brought tears, so young with a beautiful family. Never expected this!

Heart broken for his family and fans. It's just terrible I was a big fan through his whole career . Huge loss so sorry

As much as I am still in shock I find it hard to believe that he has passed on, it just really has shocked me, oh I know that sinus infections can cause other problems like going into pneumonia as that's what happened to me but with proper treatment I Came out of it. I pray for his wife Samantha, I am sure she never thought 2 weeks ago she would be a widow being mother and father to their children, as Kyle said "we never know when it will be your final". My sympathy to her, the family and his friends in the loss of Kyle he really was a good driver . Kyle, just know that you are going to be missed but may you R.I.P. Just know that you will be missed and you are loved by all.

He was the Nascar that I enjoyed watching. Going to be hard to root for another bc no one compares.

Rooted for Kyle every week, he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and closest friends...

I've been a Kyle Busch fan from the start, just like I was a Dale Earnhardt fan from the start. They were my reason for watching Nascar all these years. And both of them were considered villains, yes, even Dale in the early days...because they were damn good drivers. Just like that fateful day at Daytona all those years ago, it just doesn't feel real.

He was and always will be my favorite driver. He was a take no prisoners type of racer who wanted to win. Godspeed RIP Rowdy

I have been a nascar fan all my life being at the same age as Mark Martin our birthdays are 4 days apart, Kyle was one of those that came up thru the ranks, exploded in ability to run with the best and proved he was a hell of a driver, love him or hated him you have to admire the fact he accomplished greatness , will surely be missed by all. R.I.P. Rowdy

Loved his competitiveness and competency in racing. He took no s**t from anybody in a very tough sport.

I didn't use to like him, but had to admit he was one of the best and most talented driver. As time went by, he matured & mellowed (largely to Samantha's influence & the kids). I then grew to really like him, root for him & really respect him & his driving expertise. RIP Rowdy - I'll miss him!

Kyle became the driver we "loved to hate" after Dale Sr. died. His arrogance, smugness, and egotistic nastiness was irritating. But he was one hell of a driver. I'm amazed that he wasn't doing as well with RCR as he was with Gibbs, and I was starting to feel bad for him and his team. This is just such a sad situation, and I hurt for his family. So sorry....

I think of him as a talented racer, and a smart business man but I also saw the family he loved so much. That's where I admired him the most I think. I wore my Kyle Busch shirt proudly today as an honor to him and his legacy. I will miss him on the track and I feel so badly for his family.

Hated him until I realized his race "character" and the character of the man were two different things. Major respect for the man. Deep sadness for the family.

When I came to nascar, I started rooting for him because I love M&M's. But once I got to know him, I loved how, love him or hate him, he always came out on top! He loved to race, and would race anything, as much as he could. He was a fierce competitor who absolutely loved the sport, and the fans!!!

He was simply the best that I followed for over 20yrs !