Kyle Busch, the accomplished NASCAR driver known for his two Cup Series championships, recently shed light on his vision for his son Brexton’s racing career while discussing the impressive path of fellow racing star Kyle Larson. Speaking on the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Busch gave fans an in-depth look into how he plans to guide Brexton, drawing inspiration from none other than Larson, whom he playfully refers to as ‘Tiny Kyle.’ This captivating conversation comes as both drivers, celebrated rivals on the track, have become fathers who are eager to pass down their passion for racing to their sons.
During his appearance, Kyle Busch explained that he views Kyle Larson as a model for up-and-coming drivers, calling Larson
one of the top talents right now in our space and in the dirt world as well too.
Busch emphasized that Larson’s adaptability and success across various series and racing surfaces have set a high standard, a path he hopes Brexton might follow. According to Busch,
He can get in anything, anytime, and go fast,
a skill set the NASCAR star believes stems from years of comfort and confidence across dirt tracks, where driving skills are developed under challenging, slippery conditions.
The conversation revealed Busch’s belief that exposing Brexton to a broad spectrum of disciplines is essential for building racing expertise. He said,
I feel like the dirt world and having that expertise and feeling comfortable crooked and being sideways and not having the grip has helped [Larson] a lot over the years, and just being able to carry cars further than they were probably worth.
Busch’s admiration for Larson’s technique illustrates his intent to ensure Brexton experiences both dirt and pavement, recognizing the unique skills each surface provides. Not content to focus solely on one style, Busch said,
Just kind of get that craft as well, of being on the pavement. So like Bandolero legends cars being on the pavement, the junior sprints, the micros, and maybe midgets one day of being on the dirt world.
Pressed further on Brexton’s future, Kyle Busch shared that while his son has already shown interest in sprint car racing—an avenue his wife is less enthusiastic about—he foresees a stepwise approach, allowing Brexton to experience a variety of series before specializing.
I think he should get some races in some of that stuff a little bit later on down the road, but then obviously super late models will be coming up soon too. So I like both worlds. Just don’t stay in anything too long and build bad habits,
Busch said with characteristic insight and resolve.
The significance of Kyle Busch’s perspective lies in its demonstration of how modern racing families are molding the next generation, using proven champions like Kyle Larson as both inspiration and benchmark. The approach underscores a broader trend within motorsports—proactively developing well-rounded drivers capable of adapting to different surfaces and challenges. As Brexton advances in his promising journey, fans and analysts alike will watch closely to see if the young driver can emulate the success of both his father and Larson, potentially shaping future rivalries and legacies in NASCAR and beyond.
