Braxton Busch, the son of famed NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, has been making waves at a young age and has been compared to sports legends like Tiger Woods. NASCAR insider Kenny Wallace discussed the unique ways in which young drivers like Braxton are taking center stage in today’s world of motorsports. Wallace, a seasoned racer himself, explained how NASCAR’s approach to nurturing young talent has evolved from past practices. Reflecting on his roots, he shared memories of his early days as a mechanic and crew chief before eventually moving behind the wheel.
Today, the opportunities available to young drivers like Brexton are dramatically different, offering a “fast track” to success, as Wallace puts it. “Hell, I didn’t start racing until I was 22. So, today, if you haven’t introduced these kids to stock car racing by the age of 5, you’re considered behind the times. I remember Tiger Woods on the Johnny Carson show when I was a kid, and here, all these years later, oh my god, and then the same thing with Jeff Gordon. “Society doesn’t let you wait anymore; they want everything to happen quickly,” Wallace shared on his show, Kenny Conversations.
The young riders he’s referring to include Brexton Busch, Wyatt Miller, Keelan Harvick and Owen. Larson, all of whom have built their careers on the impressive legacies of their families behind them. Brexton, just nine years old, has won 32 races at 13 different tracks.
His accomplishments are many. He already has impressive wins, such as the Millbridge Speedway track championship and an outstanding performance in the Tulsa Shootout Junior Sprint A-Main event. Here, Brexton surprised everyone, leading the race from the start and winning his first Golden Driller trophy. Her performances on the track showcased a talent rarely seen in someone so young. Wallace noted Brexton’s racing technique, particularly her corner entry, which he considered a crucial factor in her future racing success.
“When Brexton Busch took the lead, his entry into the corner is essential for a race driver. How you approach that corner will determine what kind of race driver you’ll be. But this Brexton Busch is going to be a good driver; I’ve studied him every time and his entry was really good. He didn’t cut corners; he wasn’t too far out and he had a really good entry,” Wallace said.
Wallace continued, admitting that the new beginning is a double-edged sword.”I really think these parents are doing a great job raising their kids on the track. They’re letting them get out of the race car, be kids, spend time with their friends, while teaching them geometry,” he said.Brexton’s rise is supported by his family’s incredible legacy of motorsports. Brexton began his racing career at the age of six and quickly made waves, winning his first race shortly after debuting in the Beginner Box Stock division. His journey is being guided by his father, Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. Brexton has already competed in several racing classes and Kyle has meticulously planned his professional journey through the various stages. This includes Junior Sprints, Micros, Bandoleros, Legend cars and eventually moving into tougher classes like Late Model Stock and Super Late Models.
Kyle Busch is not only a strong racer himself, but he also actively involves the youngster in a structured development journey. His next career steps include Brexton’s aspirations of possibly making it to the NASCAR Cup Series by the age of 16. If Brexton maintains his impressive trajectory, there is speculation, albeit slight, that Kyle may consider early retirement to focus solely on Brexton’s racing career.
