The saga of Kyle Bush.

[Revman]

Class Act from RCR.
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This is awesome. Well done Mr. Childress and the RCR team.

 

[Revman]

Everyone who wins this weekend, should hit the Kyle Busch bow in his honor.

I could not agree more.....in fact, I expect it.

 

[Revman]

A message to @Jorge De Guzman and all who are struggling with this tragedy; it’s absolutely OK to feel these deep emotions and reactions, and reflect on how the power of sudden tragedy can impact our own lives. The sadness for Kyle’s family can feel overwhelming, because we can imagine how our own family would be affected. Grieving takes time, and there is no playbook or time limit. We relate because we are fans of this sport, of these drivers. We vicariously get to know their families through the extended view into their lives.

We ache for Samantha; now a widow, faced with losing the love of her life, being a solo parent trying to help her kids navigate their grief while her’s is enormous. We ache for Brexton knowing his dad was also his racing mentor, guide and biggest supporter. And for a precious 4 year old who is suddenly without her loving papa.

I was 11 when my dad died suddenly. Different of course, but the impacts to my Mom, sister and I were just as real. This tragedy carries me back to that time. I see messages posted to Brexton’s FB account from well intentioned people, telling him to be strong for his mama and carry on the tradition, etc. Trust me, Brexton needs none of that right now. He needs the loving support he will get from his family, extended family, best friends. They all do.

Grieve…cry…hurt…let it out everyone. And honor the memory of a great racer, loving husband and father.

This. Well said. Thank you.

 

[Revman]

I am constantly thinking about the passing of Kyle Busch, as someone who never met him or was even in the same room with him. The thoughts about him and his family are persistent enough to be writing this post at 3:30 am, but it is nothing compared to what they are facing.

Samantha has a following and a lot of interest, but I think it is fair to say she built her life around Kyle and his racing career. As far as I know, she was always there at the track beside him; that alone speaks for itself. The schedule alone was a tremendous commitment, and now that part of her life and so much more is forever changed.

Many well intended people are thinking about Brexton and his future. He will probably be a racer all his life, and there is a place for those natural concerns and the opportunities. But right now he is just an 11 year old that lost his dad and he would do anything just to be able to talk with his dad one more time. He will be missing his dad for the rest of his life. The love of racing will remain but it will be bittersweet. Hopefully it will turn into a lot of good cherished memories to build upon including some of the treasured things Kyle taught him.

How does a four year old cope with losing a dad?

I can remember working away from my home state for the first time as a young man. Just hearing my dad's voice for the first time on the phone made me realize how much I missed him, and I literally cried. I know that is nothing and a pathetic example when compared to what his family has lost forever. It has to be unimaginable.

I had the privilege of spending some time with both Kyle and Samantha. Kyle was an incredible human being as is Samantha. I will keep it short....when you were with them, you were the only thing that mattered to them. I am serious. I was chatting with Samantha on the grid in Phoenix. Kyle walks by.....Samantha said, "I will be right there as soon as I am done here." WTF. One of the greatest NASCAR drivers in history and your husband walks by, and you are going to finish your conversation with me? That's how they rolled. I spent some time with Kyle and Lee White.....didn't talk much racing.....a little Toyota....but mostly about kids and his charity work. He said that he considered me a hero. I have been at fault on this board for firing off...particularly in the days of KB in a Toyota and when inappropriate and/or negative comments about Samantha were posted....I know better.....kinda personal. Great people, and my heart aches for Samantha, the kids, and the whole family. God be with them.