Kyle Busch came agonizingly close to his first win of the season at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, but ultimately settled for second place after Harrison Burton passed him on the final lap. Despite having the chance to wreck Burton to secure the win, Busch chose to finish safely. The close margin of just 0.047 seconds made the loss particularly tough for Busch and his wife, Samantha.
Samantha took to Instagram to share her disappointment over the Daytona result but also highlighted how their daughter, Lennix, brings them joy even on challenging days. She posted:
“Last night was an absolute . We wanted it so badly for the team given our luck this year. Thankfully, Lennix can always make us smile even on tough days. And yes, momma found her a onesie for the @cheddarskitchen race .”
The Busch family has faced significant struggles with infertility in the past. They used IVF to conceive their son Brexton and experienced multiple failed IVF attempts and miscarriages before welcoming Lennix through surrogacy in November 2021. Lennix, born in May 2022, has brought immense joy to the family.
Although Kyle Busch didn’t secure the victory at Daytona, the couple remains focused on their family. Samantha’s Instagram post included candid photos of their family at the racetrack with their daughter. The Busches have been strong advocates for IVF, launching ‘The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund’ following their son’s birth.
This season has been unusually tough for Busch, who has just one Cup Series win compared to his eight victories in 2018. With the final race at Darlington ahead, it looks like Busch might miss the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. Despite his impressive performance, finishing second, Busch has struggled throughout the season and lacks the points needed for the playoffs. Samantha remains hopeful for a win in the remaining races.
The race at Daytona saw Chase Briscoe hold off Busch for 17 laps. Busch’s fresh tires allowed him to make a strong comeback, but Briscoe managed to keep him at bay. This was reminiscent of their previous encounter in the 2020 Xfinity race.
Despite finishing second again, this time to Burton, there were encouraging signs of Busch’s old form. Samantha, always a supportive presence, shared her pride and hopes for future races, expressing her belief that the win streak can still be maintained.
