Busch’s Last Texts With Dale Jr. Reveal Farewell Plans
New texts show Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. discussing plans for a May 30 CARS Tour late-model race, with Busch arranging to bring his seat to Jr.’s shop and joking about running the “Dale Jr. 8” scheme; Busch died on May 21 at 41 from bacterial pneumonia that progressed to sepsis, and Earnhardt reflects on the man behind the rival on-track persona.