Ty Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch with tribute scheme at Bristol
13 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Ty Gibbs will honor the late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch at the upcoming Bristol Night Race. Joe Gibbs Racing, along with Samantha Busch, unveiled a special paint scheme featuring M&Ms colors, which were used during Busch's successful tenure with the team. M&Ms returns as a sponsor for this event, celebrating Busch's legacy at the track where he achieved significant victories. The No. 54 car will showcase this tribute when racing kicks off later this summer.
- •Ty Gibbs drives the No. 54 car for Joe Gibbs Racing.
- •The Bristol Night Race is scheduled for later this summer.
- •M&Ms was a long-time sponsor for Kyle Busch.
- •The car will feature M&Ms colors from Busch's winning seasons.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ty Gibbs will drive M&Ms-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch in next month's race at Bristol
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- 6:53 PMESPN — Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch by driving M&M's car
- 4:38 PMRacer — Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch with M&M's livery at Bristol
"Ty Gibbs' car will be adorned in the multicolored M&M's paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway next month, Busch's widow announced Thursday. “Bristol was always one of Kyle’s favorite tracks,” Samantha Busch wrote on X. “He loved racing under the lights, found so much success there, and the iconic M&M’S car holds some of the best memories of his career and our life together.”
"Samantha Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing together announced a special paint scheme for the Bristol Night Race, with Ty Gibbs honoring the late NASCAR legend at the short track where he dominated. M&Ms, which was a long-time sponsor for Busch in his 15 seasons with JGR, will return for this race. The No. 54 will be wrapped in the iconic M&Ms colors Busch drove to many wins and the 2015 Cup Series ...Keep reading
"Joe Gibbs Racing made a surprise announcement on Thursday that will stun the sports world.M&M’s will make a shocking return to NASCAR racing after leaving the sport at the end of the 2022 season. The late Kyle Busch’s famed M&M’s bright yellow paint scheme will be back on track with Ty Gibbs, who just won […] The post M&M’s Makes NASCAR Return With Epic Kyle Busch Bristol Tribute appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:40 PMTy Gibbs will drive M&Ms-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch in next month's race at Bristol
Busch and the No. 18 Toyota M&M’s car were synonymous when he drove for Joe Gibbs Racing from 2008-22.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:48 AMKyle Busch's iconic M&M's paint scheme returns to NASCAR with Ty Gibbs for Bristol race
At Bristol, a familiar sight will be on the NASCAR track as Ty Gibbs will drive a car with an M&M's paint scheme in tribute to Kyle Busch.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:39 PMKyle Busch’s Iconic M&M’s Car Will Return for One Final NASCAR Race
Samantha Busch announced that Kyle Busch's legendary M&M's paint scheme will return one final time at Bristol Motor Speedway as Ty Gibbs honors the NASCAR champion's legacy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:26 PMTy Gibbs will drive M&M's-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch in next month's race at Bristol
Ty Gibbs' car will be adorned in the multicolored M&M's paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway next month, Busch's widow announced Thursday. “Bristol was always one of Kyle’s favorite tracks,” Samantha Busch wrote on X. “He loved racing under the lights, found so much success there, and the iconic M&M’S car holds some of the best memories of his career and our life together.”
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:16 PMHow Ty Gibbs is honoring NASCAR legend Kyle Busch with M&M's car at Bristol
The M&M's car will be back on a NASCAR track at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:11 PMM&M’s Makes NASCAR Return With Epic Kyle Busch Bristol Tribute
Joe Gibbs Racing made a surprise announcement on Thursday that will stun the sports world.M&M’s will make a shocking return to NASCAR racing after leaving the sport at the end of the 2022 season. The late Kyle Busch’s famed M&M’s bright yellow paint scheme will be back on track with Ty Gibbs, who just won […] The post M&M’s Makes NASCAR Return With Epic Kyle Busch Bristol Tribute appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPNAug 13, 2026, 6:53 PMGibbs to honor Kyle Busch by driving M&M's car
Ty Gibbs will honor former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch when he competes in an M&M's paint scheme for next month's Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- RacerAug 13, 2026, 4:38 PMGibbs to honor Kyle Busch with M&M's livery at Bristol
Mars, Incorporated will make a special return to NASCAR competition with its M&M’s brand to honor Kyle Busch at Bristol Motor Speedway.Busch’s widow, Samantha, announced Thursday through social media that M&M’s will sponsor the No. 54 Toyota of Ty Gibbs next month. The car will not only have its recognizable...
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:27 PMTy Gibbs will drive Kyle Busch's M&M's paint scheme at Bristol race
Ty Gibbs will honor Kyle Busch by running the M&M's paint scheme in the Bristol night race.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:07 PMM&Ms returns to NASCAR for special Kyle Busch tribute scheme at Bristol
Ty Gibbs will run a M&Ms throwback scheme in the Bristol Night Race, which features pictures from Kyle Busch's career built into the livery
- Motorsport.comAug 13, 2026, 4:07 PMM&Ms returns to NASCAR for special Kyle Busch tribute scheme at Bristol
Samantha Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing together announced a special paint scheme for the Bristol Night Race, with Ty Gibbs honoring the late NASCAR legend at the short track where he dominated. M&Ms, which was a long-time sponsor for Busch in his 15 seasons with JGR, will return for this race. The No. 54 will be wrapped in the iconic M&Ms colors Busch drove to many wins and the 2015 Cup Series ...Keep reading
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