Kyle Busch, the celebrated NASCAR driver, reached out to supporters with a personal Thanksgiving message, highlighting gratitude for his family and fanbase at the close of the 2025 racing season. The heartfelt note comes just as Busch transitions into his off-season, spending cherished time with his wife Samantha and children Brexton and Lennix, reinforcing the sense of community in his Kyle Busch Thanksgiving message.
Wrapping up his third season with Richard Childress Racing, Busch, aged 40, used his social media to share warm wishes along with family photos. He expressed appreciation for loved ones and those who support his racing career, underscoring how much this network means to him and the entire Rowdy Nation community.
“Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!! Thankful for our family, friends, team, partners, and #RowdyNation! Eat up today!!”
– Kyle Busch, NASCAR Driver
Reflecting on a Challenging 2025 Racing Season
In the recent NASCAR Cup Series season, Busch achieved a top-five result in the championship race at Phoenix, yet did not nail down a victory during the year and missed out on the playoffs. The last time he secured a win was in June 2023. Despite his competitive experience as a two-time Cup Series champion, the 2025 performance presented notable struggles, including finishing a career-worst 21st in the overall standings and earning only three top-five placements—his lowest across 21 full Cup years.
Anticipation surrounds the upcoming partnership between Busch and new crew chief Jim Pohlman. The pair is scheduled to debut together at Richard Childress Racing in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 1, 2026. Their working dynamic during the off-season is expected to lay the groundwork for what both hope will be a more competitive run next year.
“I think this offseason will be different just based off of trying to build some camaraderie and some time with Jim,” Kyle Busch told NASCAR.com. “Being able to spend some time with him and just kind of figure things out and what makes him tick, and obviously ways of things of what makes me tick and getting on the same page to start our season.”
– Kyle Busch, NASCAR Driver
The first points race for Busch in 2026 will be the 68th running of the prestigious Daytona 500, scheduled for February 15, 2026, where he aims to improve upon a tough previous season and reestablish his position among NASCAR’s elite competitors.
Ongoing Legal Battle Over Insurance Dispute
Off the track, Busch is also in the spotlight due to a lawsuit he and his wife initiated against Pacific Life Insurance Company earlier in the month. The legal challenge is now under the supervision of U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Bell. Busch alleges that a life insurance policy, originally structured to support his future retirement through self-funded income, has not delivered as promised.
Busch’s concerns surfaced when he received a sixth annual premium notice for what was agreed to be a five-year plan. Sensing discrepancies, he and Samantha enlisted another independent firm to review the policy. The firm concluded that not only was the policy on the brink of lapsing within 16 months, but the $10.4 million invested had apparently disappeared.
“I was like, wait a second, what am I getting a sixth-year premium payment for?” Kyle Busch said in an interview. “We got on a call with the guy who sold me the premium policies and he ran me around in all these circles, couldn’t answer the questions, so I was like, this is fishy.”
– Kyle Busch, NASCAR Driver
The lawsuit seeks $8.5 million in damages from the insurance company. According to Busch, he was promised $8 million in annual payments starting at age 52 by investing $1 million annually over five years—a commitment Pacific Life Insurance allegedly did not fulfill, since the invested funds were not placed in the market but stayed in the insurer’s account.
Looking Forward: Racing Renewal and Legal Watch
With the off-season underway, Busch focuses on team-building with Jim Pohlman, aiming to reignite his performance for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series. Meanwhile, the legal matter with Pacific Life Insurance awaits further proceedings in court. Fans and industry figures alike are closely watching how Busch’s efforts in both arenas unfold, as his career and personal life continue to attract significant attention.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!!🦃
Thankful for our family, friends, team, partners, and #RowdyNation! Eat up today!!🍽️ pic.twitter.com/22htKrW9RL
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) November 27, 2025
