Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha Busch, welcomed two kids: son Brexton and daughter Lennix
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Brexton was born in May 2015 and Lennix was welcomed in May 2022 via surrogate
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The NASCAR driver, whose death was announced on May 21, often shared photos of his family life
Kyle Buschwas not just a legendary NASCAR driver — he was also a proud dad.
The two-time NASCAR champion, whose death was announced on May 21, became a dad in May 2015 when he and his wife,Samantha Busch, welcomed their son Brexton. Years later, they became afamily of fourwhen Kyle and Samantha welcomed daughter Lennix via surrogate in May 2022.
On May 21, NASCAR announced his death just hours after Kyle's family said he was hospitalized for a "severe illness."
"On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," the jointstatementfrom NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing read.
The news came just a few days after Kyle celebrated Brexton's 11th birthday onInstagram, writing, "Your mom & I are so proud of who you’re turning out to be!"
Here's everything to know about Kyle Busch's kids.
Brexton, 11
Kyle and Samantha's son Brexton was born on May 18, 2015.
Brexton has followed in his father's footsteps as a young race car driver. In October 2023, the proud parents shared a jointInstagrampost congratulating their son after a race at Millbridge Speedway.
"Congrats Brexton we are so proud of you!" they wrote. "For being so young you put in so much effort watching film, testing, asking questions, siming and it’s paid off! We love to watch you accomplish your dreams!"
More recently, Samantha celebrated Brexton's 11th birthday with anotherInstagrampost, in which she described him as a "driven, funny, kind-hearted little man."
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Kyle's Instagram post also touched on his racing skills. "You’re the best kid on & off the track, you amaze us every day. Keep doing what you’re doing and there is no limit to what you’ll accomplish! Love you buddy!" he wrote.
Lennix, 4
Lennix was born via surrogate on May 10, 2022. Kyle and Samantha had previously gone through a journey with infertility, including an unsuccessfulpregnancy attempt via embryo transfer, as well as a miscarriage.
The couple announced her arrival in a jointInstagrampost, writing, "We’re beyond overjoyed that God has blessed us with our beautiful girl."
"Our tiny little peanut has a head full of crazy hair and a big brother waiting at home who can’t wait to meet her!!!" the caption continued. "Thank you everyone who has followed our journey and prayed along side of us."
As she's grown older, Lennix has followed after her mom in some ways. In April 2026, Samantha shared anInstagramphoto of her and Lennix in Mexico wearing matching bikinis, writing that she is raising her "mini twin."
"Matching swimsuits today… matching personalities way too soon 😅," she wrote of Lennix. "My mom keeps telling me from her crazy hair to her sass she’s me all over again! I’m hoping she meant that as a compliment 😂💕."
On May 10, Samantha shared a birthday tribute to Lennix onInstagramand called her the "little miracle God gave us."
Lennix also had a sweet bond with her dad, as Samantha shared anInstagram videoof the father-daughter duo dancing together together in their home in February 2026 after she asked Kyle a special question.
"My daughter came upstairs with my late grandmother's ring and asked her daddy to marry her," text over the video read. "He said, 'Yes, now we need a first dance.' "
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