In the post, which also featured several photos from their time together, she described Kyle as an incredible husband and father and thanked him for the love, strength, and laughter he brought to their family.
“We are so grateful for you and all the love, strength, and laughter you bring to our family,” she wrote. She ended the tribute by wishing him “his best year yet.”
Kyle Busch shares a family moment at the racetrack
Years before, Samantha had spoken publicly about the support Kyle gave her during difficult moments in their marriage and fertility journey.
In a 2018 interview with People, she described her husband as her “rock” and said the version of Kyle she knew at home was very different from the aggressive competitor many fans saw on the racetrack. She explained that whenever she felt overwhelmed, he was the person who helped hold her together.
Following news of Kyle’s death, several NASCAR figures also reflected on their relationships with the longtime driver.
NASCAR Figures Reflect on Kyle Busch’s Life On and Off the Track
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared on X that he and Kyle had experienced years of tension and competition before eventually rebuilding their relationship. He said Kyle later made the effort to reconnect, leading to a friendship that included recent plans to work together again during the summer racing season.
Denny Hamlin also reacted publicly, saying he was struggling to process the news and was thinking about Kyle’s family during the difficult moment.
