Samantha Busch manages racing program following death of Kyle Busch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Samantha Busch has taken over the administrative and coaching duties for her 11-year-old son, Brexton, following the death of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch in May. This transition includes handling race entries, travel logistics, and mechanical setup responsibilities that were previously managed by her husband. Throughout the summer, Brexton has competed in restricted micro sprints, Legends cars, and Non-Wing sprint cars at various venues. Samantha Busch remains involved in the Bundle of Joy Fund while navigating the financial and logistical demands of supporting a youth racing career. Richard Childress Racing has opted to keep the No. 8 car out of competition to reserve it for Brexton’s future advancement. The family continues to participate in tributes and honors dedicated to the late driver.
- •Kyle Busch died on May 21 following a sudden illness.
- •Brexton competed in multiple racing series this summer including micro sprints and Legends cars.
- •Samantha Busch now oversees all racing operations and financial requirements for her son.
- •Richard Childress Racing removed the No. 8 car from competition for future use by Brexton.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Samantha Busch's 'Lone Queen' Life Is Also a Full-Time Racing Job Now
"Samantha Busch closed out August with a social media post that turned four months of grief into a job description. Her 11-year-old son Brexton, she wrote, started calling her "Lone Queen" because neither of them can stand the word widow. It reads like a sweet nickname until you look at what she's actually been doing since Kyle Busch died in May: signing race entries, booking travel, and standing in for a crew chief and driver coach who isn't coming back. The nickname is cute. The job underneath
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