Brexton Busch finishes sixth in first race after Kyle Busch’s death

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Brexton Busch finishes sixth in first race after Kyle Busch’s death
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Brexton Busch, son of Kyle Busch, placed sixth in the Young Lions division at the CookOut Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday night. Starting from 13th, the 11-year-old racer navigated the 25-lap race, avoiding a crash en route to his top finish. This race marked Brexton's debut since his father's passing on May 21. Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion, died following complications from pneumonia. The event commemorated him, with Brexton carrying a tribute decal on his car. This race is the first of ten scheduled in the Summer Shootout running through July 28 at Charlotte.

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  • Brexton Busch competed in a neon green No. 18 Legends car.
  • He avoided a crash while advancing to sixth place.
  • Brexton has previously won 48 races in various disciplines.
  • Kyle Busch, his father, was a two-time NASCAR champion.
  • The Summer Shootout lasts until July 28.
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Brexton Busch, the 11-year-old son of the late two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, placed sixth in a Legends race at Charlotte on Monday night.

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