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

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

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

Summary

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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By the Numbers

•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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2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Brexton Busch places 6th in first race after Kyle Busch’s death

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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