Tom Busch and Brexton honor Kyle Busch at Charlotte race tribute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
At Charlotte Motor Speedway, Tom Busch took an honorary lap in the No. 51 Legends Car that his son Kyle was set to drive before his death. Brexton Busch, 11, waved flags from the flagstand during the tribute. Kyle Busch died on May 21 due to severe pneumonia complications, leaving behind a legacy as a two-time NASCAR champion. The tribute comes as the NASCAR community continues to honor his memory, as seen with drivers like Denny Hamlin commemorating him in past races. The Summer Shootout features multiple divisions, including the Young Lions where Brexton raced on Monday, finishing sixth.
- •Tom Busch drove the No. 51 Legends Car during the tribute.
- •Brexton Busch waved the green and checkered flags.
- •Kyle Busch passed away on May 21 at age 41.
- •Brexton placed sixth in his first race since his father's death.
- •Tributes continue across NASCAR in honor of Kyle Busch.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Busch’s father and son combine for emotional tribute to the NASCAR driver
"With 11-year-old Brexton waving the flag, Kyle Busch's father Tom took an honorary lap for the two-time NASCAR champion in a race in Charlotte.
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