The family of the late Kyle Busch make their first public appearance since his tragic death last week.
His wife Samantha Busch and their two kids Brexton, 11, and Lennix, 4, stepped out at the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday (May 24) as the sport remembered the late driver.
Also in attendance were Kyle‘s brother Kurt Busch and girlfriend Lyda Moore, and parents Tom and Gaye for a special tribute.
In loving memory of Kyle Busch. pic.twitter.com/UvcB5C0oMn
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 24, 2026
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell led the remembrance ceremony.
“Every racetrack was Kyle Busch’s home,” he said. “He competed like he had something to prove every single race, when in reality he had already proven everything. What I think we’ll miss the most isn’t the wins. It’s the guy who quietly wanted to help a teammate, give some advice, the husband, the father, the guy who quietly did thing for other when no one was watching.”
“Samantha, I want you to know that this sport stands with you, and you and your children are NASCAR family forever. Brexton and Lennix, your dad loves you with all his heart,” Steve added. “Everyone gathered here, everyone behind you, everyone watching on TV and all those people up in that grandstand, they are your family and we’ve got you.”
“Kyle Busch is NASCAR. He was one of a kind, and there will never be another.”
Kyle was preparing to race in the event that day, before falling ill with severe pneumonia, which progressed into sepsis. He sadly passed away on Thursday (May 21).
Kyle‘s No 8 is being reserved by his team Richard Childress Racing until Brexton is ready to continue his father’s legacy in NASCAR.
“Richard Childress Racing has elected to suspend use of the No. 8 and will run the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond,” they shared in a statement after his death. “Kyle Busch was instrumental in the design of RCR’s stylized No. 8 and it has become synonymous with Kyle and an important symbol for his fans and the NASCAR industry. No one can carry it forward to the level that he did. The No. 8 is reserved and ready for Brexton Busch when he is ready to go NASCAR racing.”
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