Richard Childress Racing
Coverage of Richard Childress Racing in the Nexus archive.
- Confederate flag image at NC’s Great American State Fair stand sparks backlash
A North Carolina exhibit at the Great American State Fair displayed an altered flag combining the state flag with the Confederate battle flag, sparking backlash. The image was removed after criticism, and sponsors denied involvement with the Confederate imagery. Governor Josh Stein's office condemned the display as incompatible with the event's theme of unity.
- Kyle Busch 911 call reveals driver was coughing up blood, struggling to breathe on bathroom floor
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and 41-year-old racing legend, died Thursday following a brief hospitalization after collapsing in a race simulator. A 911 call revealed Busch was experiencing severe symptoms including coughing up blood, shortness of breath, and a high fever while on a bathroom floor. His death marks the second major tragedy for NASCAR in six months.