Kyle Busch doesn’t do slow. Whether he’s behind the wheel, juggling a jam-packed schedule, or helping his son Brexton chase his racing dreams, life in the Busch household is always full throttle. But in a funny and surprisingly candid interview with Andrew Kurland, Busch opened up about the realities of his hectic life—and his hilarious go-to excuse for dodging plans.
“Decompressing” after crazy weeks When Kurland asked Busch about his best excuse to get out of plans, the NASCAR star kept it real: “Well, I’m always pretty busy. So typically, I can always count on RCR [Richard Childress Racing] finding something for me to do”
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Busch went on to explain how rare it is for him to have a free moment to himself. Between his own racing commitments, his son’s blossoming career, and family time, downtime is a foreign concept in the Busch household. “I don’t know if that happens that often. With my racing, Brexton’s racing, everything going on right now, we’re normally pretty busy. This week there was times where I was like, geez, this week was stupid crazy busy. And I’m like, could we just have like a day at home? Or a couple hours at home?”
And even when he gets those rare moments, being a dad to two young kids doesn’t exactly allow for peace and quiet. While explaining how draining his schedule is, Busch had a slip of the tongue, which turned into a hilarious moment between Kurkland and Busch.
“I just want to sit on the couch and decompress for a second, and there’s kids there. Mine. So I gotta be dad… putting them to bed, and then when they’re to bed, it’s like, okay, finally now I can decompose…”, “Decompose?” Kurkland said with a grin on his face, realizing Kyle Busch’s slip-up. Busch had a smile on his face too and continued saying, “Or whatever, decompress. And then Samantha’s like –‘It is basically decomposing.’”
The Busch family certainly has a hectic schedule, especially with Busch taking part in the Chili Bowl next month. However, the focus for Kyle Busch at the moment is the budding racer that is Brexton Busch! He will be racing with his son soon at the Tulsa Shootout later this month. “The Cup Season may be over, but the Racing season is still in full swing with the biggest events on dirt taking place over the next couple of months. The Chili Bowl is a legendary event and has always been on my wish-list. To be able to compete there, and then alongside my son Brexton at the Tulsa Shootout, is making this year one to remember“, Busch said to FloRacing.
Brexton Busch: The next generation of RowdyWhile Kyle Busch is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with a jaw-dropping 231 national wins to his name, he’s also taken on a new role: guiding his 9-year-old son Brexton through the world of racing. And boy, Brexton’s already making a name for himself. The younger Busch has been tearing up the junior racing scene, racking up over 30 wins across Outlaw Karts, Bandoleros, and Restricted Micros in 2023. He upped the ante this year picking up 45 wins and 104 top five’s from 131 starts in his 2024 season.
Earlier in the year, Brexton dominated at Millbridge Speedway, leading all 20 laps to win a Restricted Winged Micros race after securing pole position with a lightning-fast qualifying time of 10.233 seconds.
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But it’s not just his skill on the track that has people talking—it’s the playful “Rowdy” streak he’s inherited from his dad. Case in point: Brexton once tackled a horseradish-eating challenge Kyle proposed, holding the fiery lump in his mouth for 60 seconds to earn $100. His Instagram caption?
“60 seconds of horseradish for $100. No problem. 😤🤑”
Their shared competitive spirit goes both ways. Brexton has no problem pranking his dad like the time he and his friends ambushed Busch with water bottles after a race win—a bit of revenge for all the times Busch dumped water on him in victory lane.
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Sure, Kyle Busch may joke about needing time to “decompose,” but there’s no doubt he’s fully committed to his dual roles as a racing legend and a dad. Whether he’s breaking records, cracking jokes, or watching Brexton dominate the junior circuit, one thing’s clear: life in the Busch household never slows down.
Source : EssentiallySports