The mom of two also shared why it’s bittersweet to return to the racetrack after her husband’s tragic death at 41.

Kyle Busch’s wife reveals heartbreaking promise she made on his deathbed

The mom of two also shared why it's bittersweet to return to the racetrack after her husband's tragic death at 41.

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June 11, 2026 2:36 p.m. ET

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Kyle and Samantha Busch in January. Credit:

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- Kyle Busch's wife Samantha is sharing the promise she made to him before his death at 41.

- The mom of two shared that she swore to her late husband, who died on May 21, that she would do everything in her power to help their two children achieve their dreams.

- Kyle and Samantha are parents to son Brexton, 11, and daughter Lennix, 4.

Kyle Busch’s wife Samantha is sharing the emotional promise she made to her late husband before his tragic death at 41.

The *Racing Wives* star revealed that she swore to Kyle, who died on May 21 after his severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, that she would do everything in her power to help their son Brexton, 11, and daughter Lennix, 4, achieve their dreams. She opened up about the vow in a poignant Instagram post on Wednesday, just one day after Brexton made his return to racing.

“Watching Brexton back at the track is both heartbreaking and beautiful all at once because there are moments when I catch a glimpse of Kyle in him, the same determination, the same passion, the same spark, and for a second it feels like a piece of him is still right here with us,” Samantha wrote. “These moments are incredibly hard, but they also remind me that Kyle’s story isn’t over. It lives on through the dreams he inspired and the two children he loved more than anything.”

Brexton and Kyle Busch.

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"In the hospital, I made Kyle a promise. I promised him that I would do everything I could to help our children pursue their dreams no matter what,” she wrote. “For Brexton, that dream is racing.”

Samantha clarified that the sport wasn’t a dream that Kyle chose for their son, but rather a passion that they both shared.

“They spent countless hours talking about race cars, working together, dreaming together, and building a bond around something they both genuinely loved,” she explained. “Racing is what lights Brexton up and as long as it’s the dream in his heart, I’ll be right there beside him, cheering him on every step of the way.”

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The philanthropist and professional racing team co-founder also noted that, if “one day [Brexton’s] dreams take him somewhere else, that’s okay too,” adding, “And if Lennix wants to get behind the wheel (we just bought her a kart for her 4th bday) it won’t be the same as having Kyle by her side but we will do our absolute best.”

She noted that the racetrack is “one of the few places that still feels like home,” but that every time they return “we’re reminded that a piece of our team is missing."

“The person who should be standing beside us isn’t there,” she wrote. “That part is heartbreaking. But it’s also where we feel closest to him, surrounded by the memories, the people, and the dreams he helped build. So, we race on.”

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The Busch family, NASCAR, and the Richard Childress Racing team announced Kyle’s death in a joint statement shared with *. *

"Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation,” it read in part. “He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans."

Lennix, Kyle, Samantha, and Brexton Busch.

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The statement continued, “NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon. During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.”

Samantha also issued her own statement following Kyle’s death, noting that “the love that has surrounded our family during this unimaginable time has brought comfort in the middle of so much pain.”

However, she added, "Knowing the impact Kyle had on others and seeing how they are honoring him through each unique act of generosity is a true testament to how special Kyle is to so many people."

Kyle’s motorsports family has also continued to keep his legacy alive since his passing, with fellow racer Romain Grosjean competing in the Indianapolis 500 last month with a Honda bearing Busch’s number 18.

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