Samantha Busch praises Ty Gibbs for supporting Brexton during tough times
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Samantha Busch has highlighted the role Ty Gibbs has played in her son Brexton's life, describing him as a 'big brother' in recent months. Gibbs will commemorate Kyle Busch, Samantha's late husband, by wearing M&Ms colors at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. Kyle Busch, who passed away in May, was a significant figure in NASCAR and enjoyed many accolades at Joe Gibbs Racing. His legacy continues to influence the NASCAR community, particularly through his family and those close to him.
- •Samantha Busch calls Ty Gibbs a 'big brother' to her son Brexton.
- •Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch with M&Ms colors at Bristol this weekend.
- •Kyle Busch died in May at age 41, impacting many in NASCAR.
- •Kyle Busch's achievements include two championships with Joe Gibbs Racing.
- 12:30 PMMotorsport.com — Ty Gibbs rues Bristol loss but thankful for 'special weekend' with Busch family
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Brexton Busch Joins Ty Gibbs for Emotional Bristol Introduction in Kyle Busch Tribute
- 11:14 PMMotorsport.com — Ty Gibbs talks grief, being there for Brexton Busch, and hope of M&M's returning to NASCAR - Motorsport.com
- 10:05 AMRacer — Ty Gibbs carries Busch tribute scheme to fifth-place finish at Bristol
- 1:30 AMRacer — Ty Gibbs honoring Kyle Busch both on and off-track as NASCAR visits Bristol
- 1:10 PMMotorsport.com — Samantha Busch says Ty Gibbs has been like a 'big brother' to Brexton in recent months
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Samantha Busch says Ty Gibbs has been like a 'big brother' to Brexton in recent months
"M&M's colors returned to the NASCAR grid for the first time in four years on Saturday night, partnering with Joe Gibbs Racing to honor the legacy of the late Kyle Busch. Ty Gibbs spent pre-race with the Busch family, and walked out to driver introductions with Brexton Busch by his side. There was a real chance he could go out there and win it all, as Gibbs was the most recent Cup winner at ...Keep reading
"This weekend, Ty Gibbs will carry the M&Ms colors in honor of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch at Bristol Motor Speedway, a track he dominated at. Busch, who died suddenly at just 41 years old in May, earned most of his success at Joe Gibbs Racing with M&Ms as his primary sponsor, including two championships in 2015 and 2019. Kyle's wife Samantha has been very open about the struggles she and her ...Keep reading
"Gibbs and his special M&M's tribute livery honoring Kyle Busch looked to be in contention for the win for most of Saturday's race at Bristol, but a tire disadvantage on the final restart left him vulnerable and caused him to drop to fifth by the last lap.
Sources
External links- Motorsport.comSep 20, 2026, 12:30 PMTy Gibbs rues Bristol loss but thankful for 'special weekend' with Busch family
M&M's colors returned to the NASCAR grid for the first time in four years on Saturday night, partnering with Joe Gibbs Racing to honor the legacy of the late Kyle Busch. Ty Gibbs spent pre-race with the Busch family, and walked out to driver introductions with Brexton Busch by his side. There was a real chance he could go out there and win it all, as Gibbs was the most recent Cup winner at ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:56 PMBrexton Busch Joins Ty Gibbs for Emotional Bristol Introduction in Kyle Busch Tribute
Brexton Busch joined Ty Gibbs onstage during driver introductions at Bristol, sharing an emotional moment before Gibbs raced a special M&M's scheme honoring Kyle Busch.
- Motorsport.comSep 19, 2026, 11:14 PMTy Gibbs talks grief, being there for Brexton Busch, and hope of M&M's returning to NASCAR - Motorsport.com
Ty Gibbs and Brexton Busch both know the feeling of losing their father unexpectedly at a young age, and this weekend, they will come together with a very special Bristol paint scheme
- RacerSep 19, 2026, 10:05 AMTy Gibbs carries Busch tribute scheme to fifth-place finish at Bristol
Gibbs and his special M&M's tribute livery honoring Kyle Busch looked to be in contention for the win for most of Saturday's race at Bristol, but a tire disadvantage on the final restart left him vulnerable and caused him to drop to fifth by the last lap.
- RacerSep 19, 2026, 1:30 AMTy Gibbs honoring Kyle Busch both on and off-track as NASCAR visits Bristol
Four months removed from Kyle Busch's passing, Gibbs and Joe Gibbs Racing are paying him homage with a special M&Ms tribute scheme for Bristol, one of the three-time Cup Series champion’s best tracks.
- Motorsport.comSep 17, 2026, 1:10 PMSamantha Busch says Ty Gibbs has been like a 'big brother' to Brexton in recent months
This weekend, Ty Gibbs will carry the M&Ms colors in honor of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch at Bristol Motor Speedway, a track he dominated at. Busch, who died suddenly at just 41 years old in May, earned most of his success at Joe Gibbs Racing with M&Ms as his primary sponsor, including two championships in 2015 and 2019. Kyle's wife Samantha has been very open about the struggles she and her ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:10 PMSamantha Busch says Ty Gibbs has been like a 'big brother' to Brexton in recent months
Ty Gibbs, who also lost his father abruptly at a young age has "been a source of comfort" for Brexton Busch
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