Brexton Busch, son of Kyle, to race Late Model in ...

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After spending a big majority of the primary decade of his life racing in automobiles his measurement, 10-year-old Brexton Busch will flip his first laps behind the wheel of a full-sized Inventory Automobile over the course of the 2026 season.

The son of two-time NASCAR Cup Collection champion Kyle Busch will compete within the JR Late Mannequin division at Madera Speedway in California, one of the crucial notable improvement pathways to NASCAR for youthful drivers.

To compete within the class, drivers have to be no youthful than 10-years-old and no older than 16-years-old. The category makes use of a GM 602 crate engine that produces roughly 350 horsepower earlier than being restricted for junior competitors. The automobiles are additionally positioned on a 8” Hoosier 970 tire to show race craft.

The youthful Busch has spent his early years racing on dust, alongside his father, in Micro Sprints however Outlaw Karts earlier than that. He additionally made his pavement debut in a Legends automotive on the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Might the place he gained his fifth begin within the Charger class.

Busch gained the INEX Bandolero Bandits Nationwide Championship with 23 victories and 28 podiums in 2025.

Within the Madera JR Late Mannequin division, Busch will drive a No. 18 owned by Charlie Wilson.

“Brexton has proven that he is aware of find out how to win in every part he’s pushed,” stated Wilson in a press launch. “We’re excited to welcome him into our Junior Late Mannequin program at Madera Speedway. This collection is extensively thought to be probably the most aggressive Junior Late Mannequin division in the US. Through the years, many drivers I’ve raced in opposition to on this collection have gone on to grow to be Professional Late Mannequin champions, ARCA champions, and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Components Collection champions. It’s a confirmed path, and we’re wanting ahead to seeing what Brexton can do.”

All instructed, Busch has gained 150 races, together with a Golden Driller within the prestigious Tulsa Shootout within the JR Dash division as a part of the races serving as a Chili Bowl Midget Nationals prelude.

“I’m actually excited to get began with Wilson Motorsports and race at Madera Speedway,” Busch stated. “It is a huge step for me, and I do know the competitors goes to be robust each time we hit the monitor. I’m able to study, work onerous, and profit from this chance. An enormous thanks to my companions SERVPRO, Lucas Oil, Starkist, Morgan & Morgan Sport Clips, Pristine Auctions OBX Chevrolet, and everybody who makes this attainable.”

2026 Madera Speedway Jr. Late Mannequin Schedule:

March 14
April 11
Might 16
June 13
July 11
August 22
September 19
October 10