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Samantha Busch Honors Late Husband Kyle on Father's Day

6/22/2026

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Samantha Honors

On June 21, a month after his death at age 41, Samantha Busch posted an Instagram tribute for Father’s Day honoring her late husband Kyle Busch.
The post includes a video montage of family memories and notes that Father’s Day cards now sit unopened in a drawer.
She recalls Kyle’s silly races with the kids and says his greatest pride was being the father of Brexton, 11, and Lennix, 4.

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Hill Wins

Austin Hill won the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado, returning Richard Childress Racing to Victory Lane.
The winning car displayed a tribute to Kyle Busch, whose parents Tom and Gaye and brother Kurt attended the ceremony.
CEO Steve O'Donnell said Kyle Busch is NASCAR and pledged support for Samantha and the kids.
Hill said a last-minute car adjustment revived the vehicle for the final laps.

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Kyle Busch Remembered

Kyle Busch was found unresponsive in a North Carolina race simulator, hospitalized, and later died from pneumonia that progressed to sepsis.
Samantha Busch said she promised Kyle on his deathbed to do everything for their children.
On June 10, Samantha, Brexton and Lennix posted a joint Instagram thank-you noting prayers, meals and other kindnesses, saying they felt God’s presence and that the community’s generosity proved Kyle’s lasting impact.

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Samantha Remembers

Samantha Busch said her body hurts from missing Kyle Busch, describing grief physically.
Samantha Busch pledged to keep Kyle Busch's memory alive by telling stories, sharing laughs, and ensuring their children Brexton and Lennix know how deeply Kyle Busch was loved.
Samantha Busch framed Father’s Day 2026 as a time to reshape rituals, noting untouched cards while the family creates new ways to honor Kyle Busch.

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Samantha Honors

On June 21, a month after his death at age 41, Samantha Busch posted an Instagram tribute for Father’s Day honoring her late husband Kyle Busch.
The post includes a video montage of family memories and notes that Father’s Day cards now sit unopened in a drawer.
She recalls Kyle’s silly races with the kids and says his greatest pride was being the father of Brexton, 11, and Lennix, 4.

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