By Mallory Mattingly
Kyle Busch’s son returned to the race track as he continues to honor his late father’s NASCAR legacy.
Last week, Brexton, 11, participated in the Young Lions division of the Cook Out Summer Shootout, his first race since his father died from severe pneumonia and sepsis late last month.
It was an emotional moment for Busch’s wife and Brexton’s mom, Samantha.
“Watching Brexton back at the track is both heartbreaking and beautiful all at once because there are moments when I catch a glimpse of Kyle in him, the same determination, the same passion, the same spark, and for a second it feels like a piece of him is still right here with us,” Samantha wrote on Instagram. “These moments are incredibly hard, but they also remind me that Kyle’s story isn’t over. It lives on through the dreams he inspired and the two children he loved more than anything.”
The couple also share daughter Lennix, 4.
Samantha revealed the promise to her late husband.
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“I promised him that I would do everything I could to help our children pursue their dreams no matter what,” she continued. “For Brexton, that dream is racing.”
Kyle didn’t push racing onto Brexton; it was a passion Brexton was born with.
“It wasn’t a dream Kyle chose for him. It was something they shared. They spent countless hours talking about race cars, working together, dreaming together, and building a bond around something they both genuinely loved,” Samantha said. “Racing is what lights Brexton up and as long as it’s the dream in his heart, I’ll be right there beside him, cheering him on every step of the way.”
“And if one day his dreams take him somewhere else, that’s okay too. And if Lennix wants to get behind the wheel (we just bought her a kart for her 4th bday) it won’t be the same as having Kyle by her side but we will do our absolute best,” she continued.
For the Busch family, the racetrack is their second home.
“The racetrack has been home for our family for nearly 20 years. It’s where some of our greatest memories were made, where our kids grew up, and where so much of our life together happened,” Samantha revealed. “Right now when so much of our world feels unfamiliar it’s also one of the few places that still feels like home.
“Every time we get to the track, we’re reminded that a piece of our team is missing,” she added. “The person who should be standing beside us isn’t there. That part is heartbreaking. But it’s also where we feel closest to him, surrounded by the memories, the people, and the dreams he helped build. So, we race on.”
Brexton finished his races in 6th place and 2nd place. The young athlete said it “felt really good to get racing again.”
During this difficult time, Busch’s family is doing their best to keep his legacy alive. Continue to keep his wife, children and friends in your prayers.
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