Kyle Busch Set for Unique Race Against Son Brexton This Week

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch made headlines Sunday after the conclusion of the Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami, but not for his on-track performance. Instead, Busch stirred excitement with a cryptic social media post announcing a major revelation scheduled for 18:51 on Monday, a hint that left fans speculating about his future.

On Monday evening, Busch unveiled that he will face off against his 9-year-old son Brexton in a head-to-head race at Millbridge Speedway in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dubbed the “Battle of the Busch’s,” the event is set for Wednesday and fans can tune in to watch via DirtVision.

“Brexton is well on his way, and I’m excited to be part of his journey,” Busch said. He emphasized the importance of his son witnessing his racing career, stating, “He takes it all in… He sees the interviews and stuff that I do, and the upset moments too. Just working through all that with him at a younger age will help him into the future.”

Brexton is already proving his talent on the track, having recently secured a victory at the Junior Sprint A-Main during the 2025 Tulsa Shootout, earning his first Golden Driller trophy. Busch acknowledged Brexton’s achievements, saying, “He’s got some very corporate sponsors that are on board with him right now that have helped him along his way.”

The anticipation builds as Busch faces not only his son but also the pressure of a challenging NASCAR career. Despite a promising start to the season, Busch has struggled, finishing 21st at Homestead. Frustrations have mounted for the two-time Cup Series champion, who has yet to secure a win this season after a winless 2023.

“Certainly wasn’t the day we were looking for with our Bank OZK Chevrolet. We definitely missed the setup,” Busch commented in a post-race statement. He expressed appreciation for his team’s efforts, noting that improvements were made throughout the race despite the disappointing results.

Kyle Busch’s performance at the Homestead race epitomized his challenging journey. After showing speed earlier in the season, including a strong finish at COTA where he led 42 laps, recent races have found him struggling. He currently sits 17th in the driver standings, with an average finish of 18.0.

The growing speculation surrounding Busch’s future continues to emerge, especially following his ambiguous social media posts. Fans have been quick to generate theories, with some suggesting that the announcement could signify a retirement or a potential change in teams.

“News at 18:51 on Monday,” was his initial teaser that stirred mixed reactions across the fanbase, from retirement rumors to announcements of new contracts.

As Busch prepares for the race with Brexton, he faces a challenging landscape ahead. With his contract with Richard Childress Racing set to expire after the 2025 season and a series of perplexing performances, fans are eager to see what the near future holds for the NASCAR star and his family.

While Kyle Larson continues to dominate in the series, securing victories over the weekend, Busch reflects on how his son is too young to remember his past triumphs. “I look through it through my son’s eyes sometimes because… when we were in our highs… he was too young to really kind of remember it,” Busch reflected.

With the unique race against Brexton just days away, all eyes are on Kyle Busch as he navigates a pivotal moment in both his career and family life amidst swirling uncertainty.