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Richard Childress Said Kyle Busch Was The Only Guy He’d Ever Seen Drive Like Dale Earnhardt

One of the greatest to ever do it. The NASCAR world is still in shock over the sudden loss of Kyle Busch, who passed away yesterday at the age of 41. According to reports, Busch collapsed on Wednesday during a simulator session at Chevrolet’s race shop, and was rushed to the hospital after becoming unresponsive. Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and at the time of his death was the winningest driver in NASCAR history, scoring 69 Truck […] The post Richard Childress Said Kyle Busch Was The Only Guy He’d Ever Seen Drive Like Dale Earnhardt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“The Most Gifted Driver That Ever Stepped In A Car” — Denny Hamlin Reflects On 15 Years As Teammates With Kyle Busch

They certainly made each other better. Yesterday, Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winningest driver in NASCAR history, tragically passed away. His death was announced by NASCAR, after his family had revealed earlier in the day that Busch had been hospitalized and would miss the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend. Busch was just 41 years old, and is survived by his wife, Samantha, and his two young children, a son, Brexton, and a daughter, Lennix. Following his death, a […] The post “The Most Gifted Driver That Ever Stepped In A Car” — Denny Hamlin Reflects On 15 Years As Teammates With Kyle Busch first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kyle Busch Reportedly Collapsed While In The Racing Simulator The Day Before He Passed Away

Learning new details about the sudden and shocking death of Kyle Busch. The 41-year-old two time NASCAR Cup Series champion passed away on Thursday, May 21, just hours after it was announced that he had been hospitalized for a “severe illness” and would miss this weekend’s upcoming Coca-Cola 600. Just 10 days before his death, during a race at Watkins Glen, Busch had told his team to have a doctor meet him after the race to give him a shot: […] The post Kyle Busch Reportedly Collapsed While In The Racing Simulator The Day Before He Passed Away first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“One Of The Greatest Drivers In NASCAR History” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares Heartfelt Post On Tragic Death Of His Longtime Rival-Turned-Friend, Kyle Busch

Simply tragic and heartbreaking. This afternoon, Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winningest driver in NASCAR history, passed away. His death was announced earlier by NASCAR, after his family had revealed earlier in the day that Busch had been hospitalized and would miss the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend. Busch was just 41 years old, and is survived by his wife, Samantha, and his two young children, a son, Brexton, and a daughter, Lennix. Following his death, a joint statement […] The post “One Of The Greatest Drivers In NASCAR History” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares Heartfelt Post On Tragic Death Of His Longtime Rival-Turned-Friend, Kyle Busch first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Never Know When The Last One Is” – Kyle Busch’s Interview After Winning His Final NASCAR Race Hits Hard Following His Death

Takes on a whole new meaning. I’m still trying to process the news that Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winningest driver in NASCAR history, is gone. His death was announced this afternoon by NASCAR after his family had revealed earlier in the day that Busch had been hospitalized and would miss the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend. Busch was just 41 years old. Following his death, a joint statement was released from his family, NASCAR, and his […] The post “Never Know When The Last One Is” – Kyle Busch’s Interview After Winning His Final NASCAR Race Hits Hard Following His Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Two-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch Passes Away At 41

Can’t even believe I’m having to write this right now. Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has passed away at the age of 41, after his family announced today that he had been hospitalized with a “serious illness.” The news was confirmed by NASCAR: “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. We extend […] The post Two-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch Passes Away At 41 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kyle Busch Hospitalized With “Severe Illness,” Will Miss Coca-Cola 600

This doesn’t sound good… NASCAR driver Kyle Busch will miss this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after being hospitalized with what’s only being described as a “severe illness.” The announcement was made by his family on his social media with a post asking for prayers for the NASCAR veteran: “Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization. He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor […] The post Kyle Busch Hospitalized With “Severe Illness,” Will Miss Coca-Cola 600 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate By His Ex-Wife

Yet another lawsuit filed against the estate of the late NASCAR driver. The ex-wife of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who passed away in a plane crash in North Carolina last December, has filed a lawsuit against the estate of her ex-husband, alleging negligence that ultimately took the life of their daughter. The retired NASCAR driver was among 7 people killed in the deadly plane crash, which also claimed the life of his wife Cristina Grossu, his children Emma and […] The post Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate By His Ex-Wife first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“People Ain’t Gonna Believe This S***” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says His Father Had A Priceless Reaction To His First Speeding Ticket

You never forget your first time getting a speeding ticket… especially if Dale Earnhardt was there to see it, I would imagine. It’s no secret that Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a very complicated relationship with his dad while he was still alive, and contrary to what many people might think, Jr. never had anything handed to him. His dad made him work very, very hard for everything he got in terms of opportunities in his racing career, and he carried those […] The post “People Ain’t Gonna Believe This S***” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says His Father Had A Priceless Reaction To His First Speeding Ticket first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Fans Aren’t Happy That Greg Biffle Was Left Out Of The Hall Of Fame

Should the Biff have gotten in? The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced their 2027 class yesterday, with Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton being selected from the Modern Era and Larry Phillips being selected from the Pioneer Era. Harvick seemed like an inevitable choice for the honor in his first year being on the ballot. He got his start in the NASCAR Cup Series back in 2001 when he was unexpectedly called up to replace Dale Earnhardt following his tragic death […] The post NASCAR Fans Aren’t Happy That Greg Biffle Was Left Out Of The Hall Of Fame first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Nashville Confirmed As Host For 2030 Super Bowl – So Who Should Headline The Halftime Show?

It’s official. NFL owners voted today during the league’s spring meeting to award the Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 to Nashville, which will be the first time Music City has hosted the big game. Nashville will host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030! #SBLXIV pic.twitter.com/A4ZsLrQaUP — NFL (@NFL) May 19, 2026 The game will, of course, be held at the new Nissan Stadium, which is expected to be completed prior to the 2027 season. And it’s not exactly a surprise that […] The post Nashville Confirmed As Host For 2030 Super Bowl – So Who Should Headline The Halftime Show? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kevin Harvick Says He Has “Zero Sympathy” For Natalie Decker After Rage-Quit During NASCAR Truck Series Race

Not getting any sympathy from Harvick. Natalie Decker made headlines over the weekend during a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race when the part-time driver went viral for a meltdown over the radio, splitting the internet on whether they felt sorry for her or whether she belonged in NASCAR in the first place. Decker was driving the #22 truck for Team Reaume when she was given a penalty for jumping a restart, and subsequently black flagged for failing to maintain minimum […] The post Kevin Harvick Says He Has “Zero Sympathy” For Natalie Decker After Rage-Quit During NASCAR Truck Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Denny Hamlin Says He’s Going To Use His All-Star Race Winnings To Buy His Mom New Furniture After Deadly House Fire

What a son. The NASCAR All-Star Race is in the books, and the general consensus seems to be that it was kind of a disaster. The race moved to Dover Motor Speedway this year, the track’s only race on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, and had to be held during the day because the track doesn’t have lights. Overall the racing was actually pretty decent, and presented a good case for Dover to remain on the schedule. The problem, […] The post Denny Hamlin Says He’s Going To Use His All-Star Race Winnings To Buy His Mom New Furniture After Deadly House Fire first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Nashville Expected to Officially Secure the 2030 Super Bowl Bid This Week

It sure seems like Music City is going to host it’s first ever Super Bowl. Many have assumed that Nashville would be a prime candidate to host the “Big Game” once they get their new, indoor Nissan Stadium up and running. It’s set to be complete in 2027, and once it is, the city becomes an immediate contender for some of the world’s biggest events. The enclosed stadium will be located on the East Bank of Nashville, close to where […] The post Nashville Expected to Officially Secure the 2030 Super Bowl Bid This Week first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“That Guy Saved My Life” – NASCAR Pit Crew Member Injured While Stopping A Runaway Pit Box From Hitting A Reporter

A scary incident. A NASCAR pit crew member was injured at Dover Motor Speedway this weekend after a pit box began rolling down a hill towards a NASCAR on FOX reporter. The scary scene unfolded ahead of yesterday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, as teams were unloading their equipment and getting set up for the weekend. Apparently the pit box, which can weigh thousands of pounds when fully loaded, broke free after the brakes gave out while being pushed down […] The post “That Guy Saved My Life” – NASCAR Pit Crew Member Injured While Stopping A Runaway Pit Box From Hitting A Reporter first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Fans Express Concern For Natalie Decker After She Apparently Quit The Truck Series In The Middle Of A Race: “Feel Like A F—ing Failure”

Tough to listen to. Natalie Decker has had to deal with plenty of scrutiny during her time in NASCAR, both from fans and other drivers. The part-time competitor in the NASCAR Truck Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series has made her fair share of mistakes in her limited starts, and earlier this year drew criticism from her fellow female drivers for a photo she took in which she pulled down her fire suit with comedian Bert Kreischer. And it seems […] The post NASCAR Fans Express Concern For Natalie Decker After She Apparently Quit The Truck Series In The Middle Of A Race: “Feel Like A F—ing Failure” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Philadelphia Family Hosting Over 1,000 People On “Sky Deck” Platform In Their Backyard To Watch The 2026 PGA Championship

Nothing like watching professional golf from your own, backyard “party deck.” Golf’s second major championship is officially here. The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is underway, and professional golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Jordan Spieth are all competing for the title of 2026 PGA Champion. All eyes are on Aronimink Golf Club this week as the competition heats up now and runs through the weekend. Players will obviously be walking and playing inside […] The post Philadelphia Family Hosting Over 1,000 People On “Sky Deck” Platform In Their Backyard To Watch The 2026 PGA Championship first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Only One NFL Team Took The Opportunity To Troll Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini With Their Schedule Release Videos

Only one team had the guts to go there? Lame. NFL teams finally revealed their 2026 schedules yesterday, and has become tradition in recent years, the teams went all out with their schedule release videos. The Tennessee Titans once again had the best schedule release video of the 32 teams, hitting up Broadway in downtown Nashville to find doppelgangers for players, coaches and execs from their opponents: You never know who you'll see on the street @Shift4 NFL Schedule Release […] The post Only One NFL Team Took The Opportunity To Troll Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini With Their Schedule Release Videos first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“We Made A Lot Of Mistakes & Got Careless” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Takes Responsibility For Horrific 2019 Plane Crash With His Family

Truly nightmare experience for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family. Back on August 15, 2019, the popular NASCAR driver and his family survived the crash of a Cessna Citation Latitude jet, which was reported to have been caused by bad pilot decisions. Both crew members “had hundreds of hours of flight experience in this aircraft model,” and the copilot was also the director of operations for the airplane operator. Even though they had so much experience, the crew decided to “continue the […] The post “We Made A Lot Of Mistakes & Got Careless” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Takes Responsibility For Horrific 2019 Plane Crash With His Family first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Golf Fans Go Viral For Building Viewing Platform To See Over Fence At 2026 PGA Championship

Just guys being dudes. Golf’s second major championship is officially here. The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and professional golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Jordan Spieth are all competing for the title of 2026 PGA Champion. McIlroy is trying to win back-to-back majors after emerging victorious at The Masters earlier this year. All eyes are on Aronimink Golf Club this week as the competition begins today (May 14) and runs through the weekend. […] The post Golf Fans Go Viral For Building Viewing Platform To See Over Fence At 2026 PGA Championship first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The NFL Is Giving Teams Free Rein To Poke Fun At Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini Scandal In Schedule Release Videos

Can’t wait for these. It’s schedule release day for the NFL, which has become one of the best days of the year lately thanks to the creativity that teams put into the announcements. It really all started back in 2023 when the Tennessee Titans (coached by Mike Vrabel at the time, by the way) dropped one of the all-time best schedule release videos featuring tourists in Nashville trying – and hilariously failing – to identify NFL teams: We asked people […] The post The NFL Is Giving Teams Free Rein To Poke Fun At Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini Scandal In Schedule Release Videos first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Golf Looks To Be Getting The ‘Talladega Nights’ Treatment In New Netflix Series ‘The Hawk’ Starring Will Ferrell

Talladega Nights… but with golf? Sign me up. Though the comedy genre as a whole has been lacking in the last decade or so, there’s always one man who you can count on for laughs: Will Ferrell. The SNL alum who has starred in comedic blockbusters such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and the aforementioned Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is taking his sports comedy chops to Netflix soon. He’s set to play a washed up […] The post Golf Looks To Be Getting The ‘Talladega Nights’ Treatment In New Netflix Series ‘The Hawk’ Starring Will Ferrell first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kurt Busch Says His Brother, Kyle, Should Have Been Penalized For Texas Motor Speedway Incident

Kurt Busch isn’t letting his brother Kyle slide on this one. To the surprise of many, Kyle Busch wasn’t penalized for intentionally wrecking John Hunter Nemechek during a late race run-in earlier this month at Texas Motor Speedway. However, driver Ryan Preece was fined $50,000 and was even forced to forfeit 25 points for intentionally taking out Ty Gibbs. The incident between Preece and Gibbs came during lap 101, when Preece appeared to drive into the back of the #54 car and […] The post Kurt Busch Says His Brother, Kyle, Should Have Been Penalized For Texas Motor Speedway Incident first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Will Golf Legend John Daly Tee It Up At The 2026 PGA Championship?

It’s almost time for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, which begs the question… will golf legend John Daly be teeing it up? When a player wins the PGA Championship, they are exempt to play in the tournament for life (much like The Masters). John Daly won the major tournament all the way back in 1991, and it was quite the unlikely story that helped propel him into the spotlight. If you aren’t familiar, Daly was the ninth […] The post Will Golf Legend John Daly Tee It Up At The 2026 PGA Championship? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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