On May 21, at the age of 41, two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died.
His death was brought on suddenly as he battled pneumonia amid sepsis.
His son, Brexton, is a third-generation racer, following in the footsteps of his late father, as well as his grandfather, Tom Busch.
At only 11 years old, Brexton’s future in racing will look different than it had before his father’s death, but that doesn’t mean he’s alone.
On May 24, at the Coca-Cola 600, Kyle’s widow, Samantha, and their two children, Brexton and Lennix, were told that they are “NASCAR family forever” by Steve O’Donnell, CEO of NASCAR.
That sentiment has also been echoed by others in NASCAR, including racer Chase Elliott, who has specifically made himself available to Brexton if he ever needs advice or help.
RELATED: Coca-Cola 600 Tribute Welcomes Kyle Busch’s Widow And Children Into “NASCAR Family Forever”
Chase Elliott’s Words To Brexton Busch
In a May 23 interview recorded by Noah Lewis, of TSJ101Sports.com, Chase Elliott spoke from the heart about the loss of Kyle Busch, describing him as a strong competitor who he had great respect for.
Now, that respect is being embodied by Chase as he has shared his intention of being there for Kyle’s son, Brexton, as he pursues a racing career.
“I know how much Brexton meant to him,“ Chase said. ”I grew up in a very similar manner, right? In growing up around the race track and seeing some of those things — it’s such a shame that he’s not going to have the opportunity to see some of the things that my dad’s gotten to see. It’s just really tough.”
When asked about Brexton, Chase replied, “I will throw my name out there, now and for as long as needed, if I was ever to be needed for help, you know, I hope that he knows — that Brexton knows — that I’m a phone call away here, or whatever, to try and lend a helping hand.”
Measuring that statement, Chase said, “I can’t promise that I would have as much knowledge to offer him as his dad, but, you know, I certainly would be more than willing to offer anything I do have to give him to help, because I’ve lived a lot of what he’s going to likely see, you know, in the coming years of his career … I would be more than honored to help in any way that I could when those days get there for him.”
At the age of 11, Brexton is still five years away from being eligible to race in the NASCAR Truck Series, and he’s seven years from being old enough to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series, Fox News noted.
Continuing, he noted that he had a great relationship with Kyle and still has one with his brother, Kurt Busch. He then said, “Just, obviously, you know, a lot of emotion. I just want to express my support to Samantha and Brexton and Lennix and just the whole Busch family.”
Concluding his statement, Chase said, “That family is still going to have difficult times ahead. They’re going to need support from this community that does mean a lot to them, and I certainly intend to do that if I’m ever called upon to be asked for help or anything like that. I certainly would be more than willing to try and do what I can.”
Watch Chase Elliott speak on being there for Kyle’s son, Brexton, here:
RELATED: Kyle Busch’s Death Inspires Letter To Trump Calling For Change