Brexton Busch wins first race since father Kyle Busch's death in emotional return to Victory Lane
Brexton Busch found his way back to Victory Lane on Friday night, but this one meant far more than your ordinary checkered flag.The 11-year-old son of late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch won the restricted micro sprint feature at Port City Raceway in Oklahoma — his first victory since his father died May 21 at age 41 following a severe illness.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKBrexton started 14th before a major wreck on the opening lap sent him toward the back of the field. From there, he methodically worked his way forward and completed the emotional comeback."And he ended up with the WIN!!!!" Samantha Busch wrote on her Instagram Stories.But for the Busch family, the celebration was understandably bittersweet."This is his first win since Kyle’s passing," Samantha wrote.
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Brexton Busch found his way back to Victory Lane on Friday night, but this one meant far more than your ordinary checkered flag.The 11-year-old son of late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch won the restricted micro sprint feature at Port City Raceway in Oklahoma — his first victory since his father died May 21 at age 41 following a severe illness.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKBrexton started 14th before a major wreck on the opening lap sent him toward the back of the field. From there, he methodically worked his way forward and completed the emotional comeback."And he ended up with the WIN!!!!" Samantha Busch wrote on her Instagram Stories.But for the Busch family, the celebration was understandably bittersweet."This is his first win since Kyle’s passing," Samantha wrote. "There was a lot of emotions to say the very least.""Beyond proud of him not just for winning but all that he’s navigating at a young age," she continued, "beyond shattered Kyle isn’t here to be a part of this, beyond grateful for all the support and amazing people we have around us."Samantha later reflected on how much Kyle loved sharing race days with his son."Watching him celebrate all I could think about was Kyle," she wrote. "There was nothing that made him happier than watching Brex race, spending the day tinkering on his car and then being the first one sprinting to Victory Lane with that huge grin on his face."KYLE BUSCH'S WIFE SHARES HEARTBREAKING FATHER'S DAY TRIBUTE ONE MONTH AFTER HIS DEATH: 'DOESN'T FEEL REAL'Brexton also opened up about what the win meant to him after an incredibly difficult two months."My first win since my dad passed.
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- Brexton Busch found his way back to Victory Lane on Friday night, but this one meant far more than your ordinary checkered flag.The 11-year-old son of late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch won the restricted micro sprint feature at Port City Raceway in Oklahoma — his first victory since his father died May 21 at age 41 following a severe illness.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKBrexton started 14th before a major wreck on the opening lap sent him toward the back of the field. From there, he methodically worked his way forward and completed the emotional comeback."And he ended up with the WIN!!!!" Samantha Busch wrote on her Instagram Stories.But for the Busch family, the celebration was understandably bittersweet."This is his first win since Kyle’s passing," Samantha wrote.
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