Brexton Busch wins first race since Kyle Busch's death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Brexton Busch secured his first victory since the death of his father, Kyle Busch, on July 17 at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 11-year-old racer competed in the Restrictor Micro division, coming from 14th place to win the sprint car race. Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion, died from severe bacterial pneumonia two months prior, prompting an emotional response from Brexton's mother, Samantha, regarding her son's achievement. Brexton is following in his father's footsteps, having won 48 races in various disciplines last year.
- •Brexton won on July 17 at Port City Raceway.
- •He came from 14th place to secure the victory.
- •This marks his first win since Kyle Busch's passing.
- •Kyle Busch died two months ago at age 41.
- •Samantha Busch expressed pride and gratitude for support.
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Brexton Busch Honors His Father With First Victory Since Kyle Busch’s Death
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Son of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, Brexton, wins first race since father’s death
"Almost two months have passed since the tragic passing of two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, his son, Brexton, has gotten back on top of the podium in the Restrictor Micro division. On Friday July 17th, at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Brexton came from 14th place to the lead of the sprint car race.
"Brexton Busch returned to Victory Lane with a tribute to his father less than two months after NASCAR champion Kyle Busch’s sudden death. The 11-year-old ... Read More
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 11:09 PMBrexton Busch Honors His Father With First Victory Since Kyle Busch’s Death
Brexton Busch returned to Victory Lane with a tribute to his father less than two months after NASCAR champion Kyle Busch’s sudden death. The 11-year-old ... Read More
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 9:15 PMSon of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, Brexton, wins first race since father’s death
Almost two months have passed since the tragic passing of two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, his son, Brexton, has gotten back on top of the podium in the Restrictor Micro division. On Friday July 17th, at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Brexton came from 14th place to the lead of the sprint car race.
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