NASCAR is honoring one of the most accomplished drivers in its history by recognizing August 18 as “Kyle Busch Day.”

The date carries special meaning for Busch fans. The numbers 8 and 18 were both important parts of Busch’s NASCAR career. He drove the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing for much of his career, winning two Cup Series championships with the team, before moving to the No. 8 Chevrolet with Richard Childress Racing.

To mark the occasion, NASCAR will air a marathon celebrating some of Busch’s greatest moments on its streaming platform, giving fans an opportunity to revisit the victories, championships, and unforgettable moments that made him one of the sport’s most recognizable stars.

Busch died in May at the age of 41 after bacterial pneumonia developed into sepsis. His unexpected death sent shockwaves throughout NASCAR, with competitors and members of the racing community reflecting on his career and the importance of taking health concerns seriously.

The sport will have another opportunity to celebrate Busch’s life later this year.

A public memorial service is scheduled for Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. The event will be free and open to the public, with additional details expected to be announced as plans are finalized.

Busch’s accomplishments speak for themselves.

He collected 63 Cup Series victories and won championships in 2015 and 2019. Across NASCAR’s top three national series, Busch finished his career with 234 victories, the most in series history.

His journey began in Las Vegas, where he started racing go-karts before moving into Legends Cars at just 13 years old. He made his NASCAR national series debut in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2001 at age 16 before joining Hendrick Motorsports’ development program.

His career later took off with Joe Gibbs Racing. Busch won the 2009 Xfinity Series championship and established himself as one of the most aggressive and talented drivers of his generation.

One of his most historic accomplishments came in 2018 when he won the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That victory made him the only driver in the modern era to win at every active Cup Series track.

Busch’s final Cup Series victory came in 2023 at World Wide Technology Raceway while driving for Richard Childress Racing.

From the No. 18 to the No. 8, from championships to 234 national-series victories, Kyle Busch left behind a career that few drivers will ever match.

Now, 8/18 gives NASCAR and its fans another opportunity to remember the man behind the numbers.

Rowdy may be gone, but his legacy remains.

Rowdy Forever.