Kyle Busch’s Wife Samantha Busch Reveals Her Deathbed Promise to Him

by

Samantha Busch is keeping her promise to her late husband Kyle Busch.

The woman, age 40, recounted her last conversation with her husband of 15 years, the father of their two children, 11-year-old Brexton and 4-year-old Lennix, before he passed away unexpectedly on May 21st.

Samantha shared a heartfelt message on Instagram June 10th, posting photos of herself and her children at a North Carolina racetrack. She explained that while at the hospital, she promised her husband, Kyle, she would do everything possible to support their children in achieving their goals. For their son, Brexton, that dream is to become a racer.

Although he was a NASCAR Hall of Famer like his brother Kurt Busch, the late 41-year-old let his son, Brexton, develop a passion for racing naturally, without pressure.

Brexton’s passion for racing wasn’t something he pursued alone; it was a shared dream. Samantha wrote about the many hours they spent together talking about, working on, and dreaming about race cars, which created a strong connection between them. She explained that racing truly makes Brexton happy, and she’ll always be there to support him and encourage him as he chases his goals.

And that’s not the only thing Kyle shares in common with his eldest child.

Watching Brexton race is a bittersweet experience. Sometimes I see Kyle in him – that same drive, passion, and energy – and for a moment, it feels like Kyle is still here with us. It’s incredibly difficult, but it’s also a comforting reminder that Kyle’s legacy continues through the dreams he sparked and the love he had for his children.

For Brexton’s part, he’s turned to racing for comfort.

 

Oh my gosh, I was SO thrilled to see Brexton back on the track! He posted on Instagram on June 6th about the CookOut Summer Shootout, and it just made my day. He actually did AMAZING, finishing sixth in one race and then second in another! He’s such a humble guy too – he said he’s just learning and moving forward, and he thanked all of us fans for the support. Seriously, he’s the best!

 

Read on to look back on Kyle and Samantha’s sweet family moments.

Since Kyle’s death, Samantha has really touched me by sharing how deeply her family is hurting. She described the time after his passing as “the most heartbreaking days of our lives,” and it truly resonated with how many of us are feeling. It’s been so brave of her to be so open about their grief.

We’ve been deeply comforted by the incredible love and support our family has received during this incredibly difficult time. It means so much to see how Kyle touched the lives of others, and the generous ways people are honoring his memory truly shows how special he was. While the pain of losing him is often overwhelming, we’ve been reminded again and again that we’re not alone, thanks to the kindness of so many and our faith.

For Brexton’s part, he’s turned to racing for comfort.

Brexton shared on Instagram June 6th that he enjoyed getting back to racing at the CookOut Summer Shootout. He finished sixth in one race and second in another, adding that he’s taking the lessons learned and looking forward to the next competition. He also expressed gratitude for all the support he’s received.

Read on to look back on Kyle and Samantha’s sweet family moments.

I was so heartbroken to hear about Kyle Busch. It’s comforting to know he had his family with him through everything, right until the end. He and Samantha were amazing parents to Brexton, who’s eight now, and little Lennix, who just turned two. They were such a close-knit family, and I’m sending all my love to them during this incredibly difficult time.

In February 2026, Kyle celebrated his win in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway with Samantha, Brexton, and Lennix in Victory Lane.

Kyle shared a tender moment with his youngest at the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race in 2023.

Kyle, Samantha, and Brexton went to the stadium to watch the Las Vegas Raiders play the Denver Broncos.

The quartet had recently enjoyed a snowy family vacation.

Kyle and Samantha always made sure Brexton was with them for all of their important celebrations.

Kyle cherished creating special moments with his wife, Samantha, and their son, Brexton, whether they were at the Texas racetrack or back home in Las Vegas.

Samantha shared a sweet Valentine’s Day message on Instagram, calling her loved one her ‘forever valentine.’ She thanked them for consistently bringing joy and adventure into her life, and expressed her love.

Samantha celebrated her son Brexton’s successful racing season on Instagram, congratulating him on winning his first Saturday Night Series Championship at Millbridge Speedway. She expressed how proud they are of his growth and improvement this season and shared her excitement for his future accomplishments.

Samantha and Kyle opted for cute matching leather jackets.

Kyle shared on Instagram about enjoying a fun playdate at the @bundleofjoyfund and finding the perfect pumpkins with @samanthabusch and @brextonbusch. He called the pumpkins ‘the most perfect in the patch!’

Kyle and Samantha Busch took a trip to Las Vegas, and Kyle shared a photo on Instagram celebrating their time together, writing, “I hit the jackpot with you @samanthabusch.”

A newborn Brexton joined his mom and dad on stage at the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards.

Life wasn’t all work and no play for Kyle. In fact, he loved vacations with his family.

Kyle and his family celebrate one of his many NASCAR wins with a trip Disney World.

Oh my gosh, you guys, Kyle just posted! It was from La Belle Helene in Charlotte, and he wrote ‘Hey pretty baby w the high heels on’ – seriously, who was he talking to?! It was so cute and romantic, I’m totally freaking out!

In May 2021, after Kyle won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250, he celebrated with his wife, Samantha, and son, Brexton, who joined him in victory lane in Austin, Texas.

Read More

2026-06-12 04:49