“He’s Got That Drive” – Kurt Busch Makes Bold Admission About His Brother as Kyle Busch Makes Big Change Ahead of 2023 Season

Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion and the 2017 Daytona 500 winner, recently sat down with Motor Racing Network’s NASCAR Live to discuss his younger brother Kyle’s recent move to Richard Childress Racing. In the interview, Kurt said that he thinks the move is a “good fit” and he likes what his brother has chosen to do with the second part of his career.

Kyle Busch began the 2023 season on a high note, winning the final race of the Auto Club Speedway in his debut year with Richard Childress Racing. Kyle’s previous three seasons with Joe Gibbs Racing, with whom he secured two championships, were underwhelming, which arguably led to his departure from the team. Some, including Denny Hamlin, suspect the reason to be Busch’s high demand for money.

All in all, Kurt, though a 23XI driver, agrees with his younger brother’s decision and expressed his confidence in him, saying in the podcast, “It’s a good fit. I like what he chose to go and do with the second part of his career and maybe third part. ’cause he was a Hendrick early on.”

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Kurt further explained how Kyle needed something new and different, to be a leader at RCR, and he’s doing a great job of managing that. “He’s got that drive to do somethin’ new and different and to be a leader over there..” said Busch.

Kurt Busch praises Kyle’s parenting skills

Kurt Busch further explained how he admires his brother Kyle for managing his nephew Brexton. The 7-year-old is already making waves in the racing world.

“Brexton’s racing, my little nephew is on the gas and they’re traveling and going to a bunch of places and Kyle’s doing a great job managing that as well,”

Kurt said. Brexton is following in the footsteps of his father and uncle. Brexton will soon make his West Coast Bandolero debut in the Bash at the Bullring, where he will compete in smaller, child-friendly versions of full-size late-model race cars.

Kyle’s move to RCR came as a shock to many. After spending three underwhelming seasons with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), he decided to switch to RCR, where he has already made a name for himself. Kyle’s recent victory at the Auto Club Speedway, has got everyone talking about his future with RCR. This win was Kyle’s first since Bristol last season on a dirt track, and his first on pavement since Pocono in 2021.

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The Busch brothers have undoubtedly left their mark on NASCAR, with Kyle’s move to RCR and new entry Brexton’s racing future looking bright. Kurt’s endorsement of Kyle’s move to RCR speaks volumes about his younger brother’s potential, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for the Busch family.