Kyle Busch invests a lot of effort in guiding his 10-year-old son through the early stages of competitive running, with Brexton following a path that mirrors his father’s journey. The young driver has competed in several categories, including karting and micro sprinting, and has participated in dirt events such as the Tulsa Shootout.
In fact, Brexton is already slated to move into full-size stock cars in 2026. And the reason he’s moved up the ranks so quickly is because he knows the fundamentals of racing, as well as practice and advice from his NASCAR Cup champion father.
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But Busch Sr. understands that talent alone does not excuse mistakes. This belief is why he often takes on the role of instructor for his son, breaking down races turn by turn and pointing out where his execution and commitment falls short.
This approach emerged publicly when Busch posted a video on X showing him reviewing footage from one of Brexton’s previous races. Sitting next to his son, Busch dissected the race in real time. He associated the clip with the legend, "You’re slow, brother. I have to deliver the hard truth to maximize potential," which sparked debate among fans over both its tone and its decision to post it online.
While some have praised the approach, presenting it as necessary instruction, saying: “Tough love! He may not completely understand now but he will appreciate it later” And “Good job toughening him up, Kyle. Dad’s job is to teach. He’ll appreciate it one day and tell you, I’m sure. I like it,” others questioned the choice to make these moments public.
For example, one fan said: “I always tell the truth with my children! Good, bad or indifferent. But I wouldn’t put a camera in their face and show it to the world”, another commented, “No need to do it on social media.”
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In the video, Busch addressed specific moments on the track while watching the replay on a laptop. He said, “Turn the steering wheel well, a little tight there. Good exit, no problem. Here, super easy entry, like you’re not even trying to enter the corner. You exit the corner really well, like you’re slow. You’re slow.”
The criticism continued as he pressed Brexton to recognize the car’s unused potential. “It’s so easy to enter the corner that you don’t even drive around the corner, right? But my point here is that you have a lot more car potential than you give it. Super safe entering, no problem. I’m sorry, Brex, but I have to be able to tell you where it is, and it’s you.”
Busch then moved from video to data, asking his son to review the numbers and understand how they reflected decisions made along the way. Pointing to the same thing, Busch said: “If you want to give up a little bit of entry, you have to at least be able to stay in the center. I have to be able to tell you that, okay. Like if you want to be faster, your car is not good enough, of course, but is there a tent there, absolutely no doubt.”
Busch spent a lot of time supporting his son’s races, attending events, watching from the sidelines and celebrating victories away from the spotlight. And coming from the same background, he has the right to correct his son’s mistakes, because, practically, no one would care anymore. Brextonhis father’s career.
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And about Busch sharing the exchange publicly, he probably just intended to show that his expectations apply as much at home as in the garage, because he believes racing requires structure, accountability and the ability to absorb criticism and turn it into progress.
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