Kyle Busch’s signature intensity melted into pure pride Saturday night as his 9-year-old son, Brexton, clinched his first A-Class Micro Sprint series win. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion erupted on social media, sharing footage of Brexton’s daring last-lap pass at US 24 Speedway.
The victory marked a watershed moment for the Busch racing dynasty. Brexton’s breakout performance, edged by just 0.022 seconds, underscored a burgeoning talent nurtured under his father’s guidance. As Kyle transitions from teacher to teammate in Brexton’s budding career, the win signals a new chapter for NASCAR’s first family.
Brexton Busch’s Clutch Overtake Caps Breakthrough Night
Brexton Busch’s No. 18 Sprint car sliced through traffic at the A Wing Micros Concept Chassis NOW600 event, setting up a final-lap duel. With the checkered flag in sight, the fourth-grader executed a crossover maneuver, darting low before surging past his rival off Turn 4. The crowd roared as he sealed his first A-Class victory, a tier considered pivotal for young drivers eyeing professional careers.
ATTA BOY!!! Textbook crossover coming to the checkered! First win in one of the big micro classes!! Big W tonight!!🙌🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/rnUFX5hbC3
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) May 4, 2025
“ATTA BOY!!! Textbook crossover coming to the checkered! First win in one of the big micro classes!! Big W tonight!!🙌🏻💪🏻” Kyle posted on X, alongside the clip. Mother Samantha Busch live-reacted on Instagram: “Nice job Brexton!!! Way to fight!!”
The triumph followed a week of steady progress. Brexton placed fifth and fourth in Miami County races days earlier, building momentum that crescendoed at US 24 Speedway. His latest start in micro sprints proved the charm, though Kyle noted the real prize was poise under pressure.
“He can get in anything, anytime, and go fast,” Kyle said on the Door Bumper Clear podcast, comparing Brexton’s adaptability to Kyle Larson’s.
“I would say he’s obviously one of the top talents right now in our space and in the dirt world as well too.”
Kyle Busch Maps Multifaceted Path for Racing Prodigy
Brexton’s win validated Kyle Busch’s strategy of cross-training across surfaces. The Busch blueprint blends dirt track grit with pavement precision, where cars slide through corners on loose terrain. Recent outings saw Brexton race Bandolero cars on asphalt and micro sprints on dirt, honing versatility Kyle considers critical.
“I like both worlds. Just don’t stay in anything too long and build bad habits,” Kyle explained. While Brexton eyes sprint cars, parental negotiations continue.
“I don’t know that he needs to go sprint car racing, although he says he wants to, Mum definitely doesn’t want to go that path, but I think he should get some races in some of that stuff a little bit later on down the road,” Kyle joked, though he supports limited late-model runs.
Their March head-to-head duel at Millbridge Speedway foreshadowed this moment. Brexton nearly passed Kyle before settling for sixth, a race Kyle called “proud” despite outlasting his son.
“I probably would have nerfed him if I got the chance,” Brexton later admitted, showcasing his competitive fire.
Besides full-time NASCAR Cup series duties, Kyle now plays dual roles — coach and cheerleader. As Brexton eyes super late models, the Busch legacy accelerates into uncharted territory. One truth remains: The checkered flag’s thrill spans generations.