Rivalries are all too common in NASCAR. However, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick’s rivalry stands out due to their tremendous success and all-too-frequent battles on and off the track. Both are stars in their own right, with multiple wins to their names, adding to the fervor of their intense clashes.
Days before his scheduled race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch opened up about NASCAR’s constantly morphing schedule and his plans for his son’s racing career.Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick’s second-generation racers are heralding a budding rivalry on the racetrack. Brexton Busch, the 8-year-old son of Kyle, and Keelan Harvick, the 10-year-old son of Kevin, have already begun making their mark on the Cook Out Summer Shootout series.
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In a recent interview regarding NASCAR’s changing landscape, Busch recognized the various tracks and expectations drivers have to deal with. Atlanta Motor Speedway now hosts speedway races and superspeedway races, road courses, intermediates, short-tracks, and even a street course. The #8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driver expressed his opinion of exposing his son to multiple racing styles as a father. Despite the fear of potential setbacks, Kyle drew comparisons to Kyle Larson, stressing the advantages of competing in different cars.
During the pre-race interview, Rowdy also stated,” The one thing that we’re a little bit short on right now is just the road course kart stuff that Keelan has been high on. We haven’t done as much of that, and Brexton keeps asking me about doing it and why we haven’t done it. And I’m like – bro; there’s only so much time in the day (laughs).. we’re pretty slammed as it is. But hopefully, being able to get out to Trackhouse Motorplex a little bit more, especially as the off-season gets there – that’s sort of the time where I always ran road course stuff was always winter races. So I’d love to take him out there and just kind of get his feet wet more in that.”
The clash between the Richard Childress Racing driver and the Stewart-Haas Racing driver will continue to be the main focus of NASCAR spectators. As they battle it out, not only on the tracks but also away from them, the passion and intensity of this competition are making records for the sport.
The spark which set this rivalry ablaze came in 2010, with multiple on-track incidents and heated interactions both on and off the raceway. This passion and drive to win—no matter the cost—only served to further fuel the fire between the two drivers.
The 2011 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, when contact between Busch and Harvick ended with the former crashing into the wall. A post-race scuffle between the two drivers’ pit crews was soon to follow.
Altercations in NASCAR are not unheard of, but Busch and Harvick’s confrontation was special. It added another layer to the climax of their long-standing feud, leaving the racing world gawking. As the ramifications of their clash linger, the rivalry is also blooming between the next generation.
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Brexton Busch and Keelan Harvick: The Next Generation rivalry begins
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Brexton Busch demonstrated his emerging talent by taking second place in two Beginner Bandoleros feature races. While Keelan Harvick raced to sixth and fifth-place finishes in his Young Lions appearances.
During the pandemic, Brexton and Keelan’s interest in motorsports was piqued. Brexton was inspired to take up go-karting after watching his father. On the otherhand Keelan’s love for the sport was sparked by watching his father race on simulators before transitioning to real-world driving.
The Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway provides the perfect platform for these fledgling racers to showcase their abilities, with the potential to take their first steps in a long racing career.
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In addition, the series highlights the budding rivalry between the children of Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick. From dirt track racing to international competition, Brexton and Keelan are rapidly making a name for themselves in motorsports. With solid performances and evident passion for the sport. The young talents carry much promise in following their fathers’ legacies and creating their own.
