The NASCAR world is in shock following the death of Kyle Busch, and his longtime teammate and rival Denny Hamlin is feeling the loss deeply.
Hamlin took to social media to express his grief, saying 'Absolutely cannot comprehend this news.' He added, 'We just need to think of his family during this time. We love you KB.'
The two drivers spent years racing together at Joe Gibbs Racing, where they were considered the top duo in the organization. They were just one spot apart on the all-time Cup Series wins list, with Busch at ninth with 63 wins and Hamlin at tenth with 61.
Despite their rivalry, which was built on respect and real tension, Hamlin always believed in Busch's abilities. In fact, he credited Busch with teaching him valuable lessons that helped him become a better driver.
Now, with Busch gone, the rivalry that was one of the most entertaining and competitive in NASCAR in years is over.
