NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion, suddenly passed away at the age of 41. Now, sports injury specialist Dr. Jesse Morse claims his death was “totally preventable” as more details about the circumstances surrounding his death have emerged.NASCAR shared the news of Kyle Busch’s passing on social media late Thursday.We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old,” NASCAR wrote. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, and the entire motorsports community.”The Busch family also released a statement: “Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans.

“Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’”statement continued: “Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.”According to reports, Busch had been hospitalized with pneumonia before his death, which later led to sepsis. Just weeks before he passed away, he reportedly contacted team doctors during a NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen requesting a “shot.” Busch said he wasn’t feeling well and believed he was suffering from a sinus infection.