Kyle Busch has a secret weapon when it comes to racing advice. His 9-year-old son, Brexton. While most drivers lean on seasoned crew chiefs or race engineers, Kyle’s preferred consultant is the kid with a juice box and a stack of racing trophies. Before the recent Tulsa Shootout, Kyle Busch had one of the classic pre-race coaching sessions from Brexton. And, whatever Brexton told him worked. Kyle managed to grab back-to-back wins in both the winged and non-wing heat races. Talk about top-tier coaching skills, Brexton clearly knows his stuff!

Now, after a tricky run at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, Kyle once again needed Brexton’s expert input. In a now-viral reel, Brexton patiently explained where his dad went wrong, tossing out driving tips like a seasoned pro. Kyle Busch’s older brother, Kurt Busch, an accomplished driver himself, couldn’t help but side with Brexton, fully backing his nephew’s analysis.

Brexton teaches Kyle Busch the art of perfect cornering

Kyle Busch’s outing at Bowman Gray didn’t quite go as planned. Known for its tight quarters and unforgiving turns, Bowman Gray Stadium is one of the toughest short tracks in NASCAR. Kyle found himself struggling to hold his line and maintain momentum, falling short of the results he had hoped for. He finished a disappointing 15th! Despite his best efforts, it was clear that something wasn’t clicking, leaving him frustrated and searching for answers.

This led to some much-needed advice from his go-to coach, his son Brexton. In a lighthearted Instagram reel, Brexton took on the role of a seasoned crew chief, breaking down his dad’s performance with surprising precision. Brexton offered his tips like a pro. The coach calmly analyzed Kyle’s cornering mistakes and delivered constructive feedback with the confidence of someone far beyond his years.

The conversation kicked off with Kyle expressing his frustration: “I wish I could do what the 11 (Denny Hamlin) is doing. That’s where I want to be,” he said. Brexton didn’t hesitate. He advised Kyle to run the bottom and not break as hard while running the bottom groove. When Kyle admitted to sliding off the bottom, Brexton explained, “You can’t stab them. Stabbing makes you lose momentum. Either throw it in hard on the top on the cushion or don’t grab the brakes on the bottom.”

Even Kyle’s older brother and 2004 Cup Series Champion, Kurt Busch, couldn’t help but jump in and side with his nephew. Commenting on the Instagram post, Kurt encouraged Brexton’s sharp analysis. “You tell him Brex. Thx,” Kurt chimed in, fully backing his nephew’s expert take. After all, with insights like that, it seems Brexton might just have a serious future in coaching (first racing) himself.

Kyle couldn’t help but agree with his young coach’s assessment. After all, Brexton knows what he’s talking about. Earlier at the Tulsa Shootout, Brexton clinched the coveted Golden Driller trophy after winning the 20-lap Junior Sprint A-Main. Even Kyle, with his decades of experience, has yet to take home the Golden Driller.

Well, heading into 2025, Kyle Buch will worry less about Golden Drillers and more about Cup Series wins.

A make-0r-break 2025 season for Kyle Busch

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Jokes aside, Kyle Busch faces a pivotal NASCAR season in 2025. After a winless 2024 with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Busch’s 19-year streak of at least one victory came to an unexpected end. His debut season with RCR in 2023 showed promise, but 2024’s struggles leave questions about what’s next.

Busch is in a contract year, and early results will be crucial if he wants to secure an extension with RCR. Consistency and stronger finishes will be key, especially with the high expectations that come with his name. Busch reflected on 2024 and outlined his plans for the upcoming season. “We had some really good race cars last year, some really good runs, and just wasn’t able to capitalize on those and being able to get to Victory Lane.” Notably, Busch came up third in a three-wide finish early in the season at Atlanta which saw him lose by a mere 0.007 seconds to Daniel Suarez. He also had back-to-back P2 finishes at Daytona and Darlington right before the playoffs.

Busch also added the one race he wants to check off his list before he retires from the sport. He told Kenny Wallace, “Daytona 500 obviously is top of the list. That is obviously number 1. I wanna be able to win the Daytona 500 and have that accomplishment checked off. That is the last box essentially that is empty.” Busch has won over 200 races across all series, the most of any driver, and yet the Great American Race has eluded him. The RCR driver is motivated to break this drought in 2025 and the bookmakers say he is very much in contention to do so.

The pressure is mounting. With the Daytona 500 on the horizon, Kyle Busch faces a crucial test. A strong result here could set the tone for his 2025 season and quiet any lingering doubts. For now, all eyes are on Busch to see if he can bounce back and remind everyone why he’s one of NASCAR’s most resilient competitors.