Kyle Busch's wife Samantha Busch penned an emotional Father's Day tribute one month after the NASCAR driver's death, sharing how the family would have celebrated the holiday before his passing.
Samantha Busch is honoring her late husband Kyle Busch.
One month after the NASCAR champion died at 41, the lifestyle blogger penned an emotional tribute on Father's Day, reflecting on how she and Kyle's two kids Brexton, 11, and Lennix, 4, would have celebrated the holiday before his unexpected death.
"This still doesn’t feel real at all. I was up all night thinking about what today should have looked like for Kyle and the kids," Samantha wrote in June 21 Instagram post alongside a touching video montage full of family memories. "The Father’s Day cards that were already made, sitting in a drawer with no one to give them to. Trying to figure out how to navigate a day that should be filled with so much joy for them."
"He was the dad who never missed a chance to be silly," she continued, "race the kids around the neighborhood, wrap them in his arms, or stay up a little longer for one more book, one more question, one more moment."
The 40-year-old—who married Kyle in 2010—further praised her late husband's dedication as a father, writing, "Nothing made him prouder than being Brexton and Lennix’s dad."
And while watching the clips of sweet family memories is painful for her, Samantha expressed that it also reminds her of how "lucky" she and her kids were to have Kyle in their lives.
The mom of two went on to share a heartfelt message to the NASCAR Hall of Famer.
"Kyle, the kids and I miss you every second of every day," she wrote. "Our hearts ache for you, but it’s more than that. Your absence is something we physically feel. Our bodies hurt from missing you, from reaching for someone who isn’t there, from loving someone we can’t hold anymore."
"I will keep telling your stories, sharing your laughs," she continued, "and making sure Brexton and Lennix always know just how deeply they were loved by their dad."
Samantha concluded her caption, "Happy Father’s Day. We love you and miss you more than words can say."
Father's Day marked one month since Kyle passed away on May 21 from severe pneumonia, which had progressed into sepsis.
In the time since her husband of 15 years' death, Samantha has detailed how she and her family have been navigating their grief during "the most heartbreaking days of our lives."
"The love that has surrounded our family during this unimaginable time has brought comfort in the middle of so much pain," she wrote in a June 5 Instagram post. "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."
For a closer look at Kyle and Samantha's family over the years, read on...
Kyle Busch had his loved ones by his side for all of life's most important moments before his death on May 21 at the age of 41. The NASCAR driver and wife Samantha Busch were parents to son Brexton, born in 2015, and daugther Lennix, born in 2022.
Kyle was joined by Samantha, Brexton and Lennix on Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway in February 2026.
Kyle shared a tender moment with his youngest at the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race in 2023.
Kyle, Samantha and Brexton hit the stadium to catch a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Denver Broncos.
The quartet had recently enjoyed a snowy family vacation.
Kyle and Samantha always made sure Brexton was with them for all of their important celebrations.
From the race track in Texas to his home in Las Vegas, Kyle loved making memories with his Samantha and their son Brexton.
"My forever valentine," Samantha wrote on Instagram when celebrating the romantic holiday. "Thank you for always making me laugh and live life to the fullest. I love you!"
"Congrats Brexton on a great season at @millbridgespeedway," Samantha wrote on Instagram in honor of her son's racing milestone. "We are so proud of you!!! You have grown and improved so much this season to winning your first Saturday Night Series Championship! We can't wait to see what you do this year!"
Samantha and Kyle opted for cute matching leather jackets.
Racing around a track is cool, but so was finding the perfect pumpkin. "The most perfect pumpkins in the patch @samanthabusch @brextonbusch," Kyle wrote at Instagram. "Fun times at the @bundleofjoyfund play date."
The couple enjoyed a getaway to Las Vegas, with Kyle posting on Instagram, "I hit the jackpot w u @samanthabusch."
A newborn Brexton joined his mom and dad on stage at the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards.
Life wasn't all work and no play for Kyle. In fact, he loved vacations with his family.
Kyle and his family celebrate one of his many NASCAR wins with a trip Disney World.
"Hey pretty baby w the high heels on," Kyle wrote on Instagram when enjoying a romantic evening at La Belle Helene Restaurant in Charlotte, N.C.
When Kyle won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 in May 2021, his wife Samantha and son Brexton took a trip down victory lane in Austin, Texas to celebrate the driver.
