Bowman Gray to host inaugural Kyle Busch Invitational in August
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Bowman Gray Stadium will host the inaugural Kyle Busch Invitational on August 21, featuring 51 Legend Cars and 18 Bandoleros. This event, which honors Kyle Busch, will employ a merit-based entry system based on performance in the 2026 Summer Shootout. The number 51 signifies Busch's Truck Series number, while 18 represents his winning car number in the Cup Series. The day includes several heats and main events, with proceeds benefiting The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund. A focus on the unique characteristics of Legend Cars, including their engine specifications and racing challenges on the quarter-mile track, is emphasized in the event preparations. Qualifying and practice sessions are scheduled for the afternoon prior to the races.
- •Inaugural Kyle Busch Invitational set for August 21
- •Event features 51 Legend Cars and 18 Bandoleros
- •Entry based on Summer Shootout performance
- •Proceeds go to The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund
- •Event includes five heats and multiple main events
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Busch Invitational: 51 Legends Cars Pack Bowman Gray's Quarter-Mile
"Bowman Gray Stadium isn't just naming a race after Kyle Busch. It's building the entry list out of his career. The Winston-Salem quarter-mile announced on July 16 that it will host the inaugural Kyle Busch Invitational on Friday, Aug. 21, with a field capped at 51 Legend Cars and 18 Bandoleros. Those aren't arbitrary numbers. The 51 was the Truck Series number that became his second identity, and the 18 was the Joe Gibbs Racing Cup car he won two championships in. The track's event page goes fur
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