American racing driver (1985–2026) Kyle Thomas Busch, nicknamed "Rowdy", was an American professional stock car racing driver and racing team owner who competed from 2001 until his death in 2026. Throughout his career, Busch raced under several car numbers, though he was most prominently identified with the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing between 2008 and 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series. Known for his dominance across NASCAR's top three divisions, Busch is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and talented drivers in motorsports history. Wikipedia's most-read article for 3 days in a row: 2,345,288 views in all, peaking at 1,232,706 on May 22, 2026. Thu, May 21: 772,735 views Fri, May 22: 1,232,706 views Sat, May 23: 339,847 views Wiki link