That 1988 Daytona was pure family drama. Bobby, 50, led 70 laps in his No. 12 Buick, beating his 26-year-old son Davey in the No. 28 Ford by two car lengths—the first father-son 1-2 in the race’s history. Bobby, then the oldest winner, said, “What a thrill for me… I’m proud he belongs to me and Judy.”
Davey pushed but couldn’t crack his dad’s grit. “He’s just so tough,” he said. In Victory Lane, Bobby doused Davey with beer, an event Judy watched with mixed feelings. A crash at Pocono later erased Bobby’s memory of it, leaving only snapshots. Now, NASCAR is seeing a repeat of such father-son duo with the same competitive spirit.
“I was more stressed watching Brexton win a Golden Driller than I was racing the Daytona 500,” Kyle Busch said after his 9-year-old son’s Tulsa Shootout victory in January 2025. Now, that father-son story takes a fierce twist as Kyle, a two-time NASCAR champ known for his relentless drive, and Brexton line up for their first head-to-head race this Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Millbridge Speedway. The Buschs are about to bring their own heat.
Last October, they won Micro Sprint titles on the same night at Millbridge—Kyle in the 600cc Winged class and Brexton in Restricted Micro. That night was teamwork; now it’s a battle.
“He’s got guts, but I’ve got experience,” Kyle said, eyeing his rookie rival. This race is more than a duel; it’s actually Kyle’s complex journey unfolding. He’s nurturing Brexton amid his own 2025 struggles. He recently blamed his team, RCR, for subpar Cup Series results. Yet, Tulsa taught him redemption, learning patience from Brexton’s fearless style. We see him shifting from his “Rowdy” era to a dad-joke era, but don’t be fooled; his fire still burns.
Brexton’s already a contender after his Tulsa junior sprint win. At Greenwood Valley in July, Kyle watched him race karts with pride. But tomorrow, that pride turns to rivalry. Kyle’s Instagram story laid it out: “You don’t want the smoke pal,” he warned Brexton, “Hope you’re ready to rip the fence.” It’s a dad’s tough love, straight from a guy who’s fought tooth-and-nail—like in 2019, when he won at Bristol after a late-race tangle, shouting, “I’m here to win, not play nice.”
NASCAR’s family legends—Lee and Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Dale Jr.- are in the NASCAR Hall of Fame and have set the stage for Kyle’s competitive streak to fit right in. He’s “Rowdy” for a reason, with 63 Cup Series wins, including a 2008 Daytona sweep where he won both the 500 and the summer race, showing his hunger.
Samantha Busch said, “Seeing my two favorite boys race each other—it’s a dream come true.” Fans feel it too, quoting one saying, “Brexton’s got that Busch fire; watch out, Rowdy!” The New York Times caught Kyle’s nerves at Tulsa, and now he’s the target. Brexton had warned him before, “I’m coming for you, old man!”. SERVPRO’s backing this family fight, and it’s going to hit hard.
Tune in tomorrow. From the Allisons’ Daytona to Kyle’s never-back-down spirit, meeting Brexton’s rise, it’s racing with soul. Don’t miss it.
Kyle Larson has already picked a side in this father-son battle
Picture a dad and his little boy, engines roaring, dirt flying, about to race each other for the first time. It’s not just a race but a heart-tugging family showdown that’s got everyone talking, even Kyle Larson, who’s already picking sides. Kyle dropped the news Monday night with a video on X, showing off their cars—his No. 18 and Brexton’s No. 51.
“For the first time ever, Brexton and I will race head-to-head!” he said, voice buzzing with pride and challenge. They’ve won together before, like last October’s Micro Sprint titles, but this is unseen. And Larson, a fellow Cup star, couldn’t resist a jab at his old rival Kyle Busch. “Brexton is going to smoke him,” he told The Speed Freaks, laughing. “Kyle’s got no chance against that kid!”
You can feel the stakes. Rowdy’s a legend, a guy who’s battled back from a broken leg to snatch titles. But Brexton’s got that fire, too. Already a Tulsa Shootout champ. It’s dad’s grit versus son’s guts, and it’s tearing at Busch’s heart. He’s used to dominating, but racing his boy is different.
Larson gets it with his own son Owen, 10, who races, too. “I’d hold my own,” Larson said, smirking, “but Kyle? Brexton’s got him beat.”
Samantha Busch must be a wreck watching this. Fans are hyped to see Kyle’s “Rowdy” edge winning; others bet on Brexton’s fearless spark. Tomorrow night on DirtVision, we’ll see who crosses first. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
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