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'It's Not the Same without Him Here': Fans Honor Kyle Busch’s Legacy

On Friday, August 21, 2026, the Kyle Busch Invitational honored the late two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion at Bowman Gray Stadium in North Carolina, three months after his sudden death.
Samantha Busch organized the event to celebrate her late husband's passion for grassroots racing, believing young drivers deserve opportunities to learn and compete at local tracks.
Brexton Busch, the 11-year-old son, competed in his Legend car while Samantha delivered an emotional speech thanking fans for their support through the family's grief.
Vendors joined the tribute by donating 18% of sales to the Bundle of Joy Fund, which the Busches founded to help more than 100 families through IVF.
A public Celebration of Life service is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, following the Craftsman Truck Series race that day.

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'It's not the same without him here': Fans honor Kyle Busch’s legacy

The racing community came together in North Carolina over the weekend to honor the late NASCAR legend, Kyle Busch, celebrating his legacy both on and off the track.

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'We race on' is the theme of the heartfelt Kyle Busch Invitational

Fundraising races at Bowman Gray Stadium honored the late Busch, the best driver of his generation, who died in May

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Fans honor Kyle Busch’s legacy at Bowman Gray Stadium

The racing community gathered at Bowman Gray Stadium to celebrate the life and legacy of late NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, with his son continuing his father’s tradition on the track.

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Samantha Busch Delivers Emotional Speech at The Kyle Busch Invitational

Samantha Busch gave a tearful speech at the Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman-Gray Stadium. The race honoring Kyle Busch comes exactly three months since the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion’s tragic death.Brexton Busch, son of Kyle and Samantha, is competing in Friday night’s event. The 11-year-old has continued to race in the aftermath of his […] The post Samantha Busch Delivers Emotional Speech at The Kyle Busch Invitational appeared first…

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Watch videos from the Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman Gray Stadium

Legend cars and Bandolero cars are featured in the races that will pay tribute to the late Kyle Busch; Friday afternoon the cars were out for practice at the historic track

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