Brexton Busch races at Charlotte Motor Speedway after father's death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Brexton Busch returned to racing on June 2 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, just under two weeks after the death of his father, Kyle Busch. The NASCAR star passed away on May 21 after a hospitalization for a severe illness. Brexton drove a Legends car, preparing for the Cook Out Summer Shootout, an event that his father was set to compete in prior to his death. Fans praised Brexton for honoring his father by continuing in his racing pursuits, providing him with support during this difficult time.
- •Brexton raced at Charlotte Motor Speedway on June 2.
- •Kyle Busch died on May 21 at age 41.
- •Brexton was seen in his Legends car before the Cook Out Summer Shootout.
- •Fans expressed support for Brexton's return to racing.
- •Kyle celebrated Brexton's 11th birthday shortly before his death.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Busch's Son Brexton, 11, Returns to the Racetrack Less Than 2 Weeks After His Dad's Sudden Death
"The NASCAR star died on May 21 after his family said he was hospitalized for a "severe illness"
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