NASCAR’s “Rowdy” Kyle Busch is officially 40 now. In the wake of his big day, Busch experienced a moment many parents could relate to—a playful burn from his son, Brexton Busch, the youngest racer in the Busch family.
Brexton Delivers a Heartwarming Birthday Message to Father Kyle Busch
With an illustrious career spanning two decades, Busch has continuously evolved, refining his race craft through every chapter. Once infamous for his fiery outbursts and his outspoken nature, the Richard Childress Racing ace has grown into a more composed, embracing maturity, while maintaining the edge that made him a force to be reckoned with.
While his army of ardent fans remains somber and disheartened about his slump, his nine-year-old son Brexton seems to care less. On May 2, the young racer took to social media to pen a wholesome birthday wish for his old man, offering a lighthearted moment amid challenging times.
Sharing a thread of four snaps, Brexton wrote, “Happy Birthday to the best Dad!! Thanks for all the lessons and fun on and off the track! I can’t wait to race against you again! Also, I think 40 means you are officially old! Go get em this weekend!”
Happy Birthday to the best Dad!! Thanks for all the lessons and fun on and off the track! I can’t wait to race against you again! Also, I think 40 means you are officially old!😂 Go get em this weekend!🎉🎂 pic.twitter.com/HJGGfl8wvL
— Brexton Busch (@brextonbusch) May 2, 2025
In the post, Busch can be seen helping his son gear up, carefully fastening Brexton’s helmet before his midget sprint car race. Each snap captures a richer moment than the last. This includes a heartwarming shot of the entire family on the podium, celebrating Brexton’s victory at Wake County Speedway.
Busch and his lovely wife thoughtfully guide their son to be a champion racer, nurturing both his talent and passion for the sport. Meanwhile, Papa Busch personally walks him through the fundamentals of racing, sometimes even going head-to-head with him on the track to sharpen his competitive spirit.
Earlier this year, the two-time Cup Series champion faced his son on the track in March during a 20-lap Winged Micro Feature event on the dirt at Millbridge Speedway. This was the first time the father and son squared off against each other.
Although it was a breeze for Busch, Brexton learned what it was like racing against a true champion on that day. While some might disapprove of Busch’s action, he hopes to use his experiences as motivation to fuel his son’s racing aspirations.
And as the young racer put it, he’s counting down the days until he can hit the track again, for another chance to race against his father.