It’s only been two months since NASCAR icon Kyle Busch passed away and while his family is still grieving, they are still getting on with their lives. This week was a special one for Busch’s 11-year-old son Brexton though.
On Friday, Brexton competed in dirt track races at Oklahoma’s Port City Raceway. He wound up winning his race, marking his first win since his father’s passing on May 21.
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Taking to Instagram, Busch’s widow Samantha Busch said that the moment made her feel “proud” and “heartbroken at the same time. She praised her son for his determination, resilience and dedication to racing, and admitted that he makes her think of Kyle while he races.
“First win since losing Kyle. I’ve never felt so proud and so heartbroken at the same time,” Samantha Busch wrote.
“Brexton continues to amaze me with his determination, his resilience, the way he keeps showing up to do what he loves even while carrying so much at such a young age.
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“Watching him celebrate all I could think about was Kyle. There was nothing that made him happier than watching Brex race, spending the day tinkering on his car and then being the first one sprinting to Victory Lane with that huge grin on his face.
“I used to tell Kyle during all the late nights, roadtrips and chaos of long weekends at the track that one day when we were 80 we’d look back and say, “Those were the best days of our lives.”
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“I knew then and I know even more now, they really were.
“Congratulations, buddy. Dad would’ve been so, so proud.”
Praise From The Fans
Racing fans everywhere congratulated the Busch family for Brexton’s win and praised the family for how they’ve come together through all of their hardship.
“Way to go driver!!! he has the best guiding light in you and everyone surrounding him,” one fan wrote.
Nov 5, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; Brexton Busch, son of NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch during the Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
“So proud of him. He has the best momma.”
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“I’m so proud of you Brex! That rainbow the other day really was a sign. Hugs to you Samantha and Brex and Leni.”
“Winning cures a lot of hurts 🫶🏻 congratulations Brexton!!!”
Kyle Busch passed away on May 21, leaving behind one of the greatest legacies by any driver in motorsports history. His No. 8 car at Richard Childress Racing was semi-retired by the team following his passing, but the organization said that they’d hold it in reserve for Brexton should he ever join NASCAR.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Jul 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the NASCAR section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
