A chilling clip of Kyle Busch’s heartbroken widow previously revealing that she would have the NASCAR legend’s baby if he died has resurfaced.
It was recorded six months before Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, died suddenly at the age of 41 on Thursday after suffering from ‘severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.’
He is survived by his wife, Samantha, and their two children, son Brexton, 11, and daughter Lennix, four, who attended Sunday’s remembrance ceremony for the NASCAR icon at the Coca-Cola 600.
The couple, who welcomed both of their children through in vitro fertilization after struggling to get pregnant and several miscarriages, ran the Bundle of Joy Fund, which attempts to help families remove the financial burden of fertility treatments.
Busch and his wife publicly campaigned to make IVF treatment more accessible for thousands of families across the United States, earning praise from Donald Trump.
But, during an episode of her podcast Certified Oversharer, which aired in November, a haunting clip shows Samantha saying she told Busch she would have another child to ensure there was a ‘connection’ to him if he died.
Kyle Busch’s widow Samantha revealed in November that she would have his baby if he died
Busch is survived by his wife, Samantha, and their two children, Brexton, 11, and Lennix, four
Samantha told author Ashley George, her guest that day: ‘Here’s something I’ve never told anybody. I’m a certified over-sharer. So a lot of people ask me what we have done with our embryos because we still have some.
‘I can’t part with them. We are paying to freeze them until… they’re going to have to come with me. I don’t know what else to do at this point because I love them so much and can’t make a decision.
‘Kyle was like, “We’re done having kids” and I said, “But what if?” I told him the most morbid story the other day. I was like, “What if you passed? I would have to have another kid to be connected to you and name that child after you”.
‘He was like, “What is wrong with you?” and I was like, “These are the things I think about Kyle.” I love being a mom and I have never told anybody that until I told you.’
Their efforts around IVF treatment saw Donald Trump invite Samantha to the White House last year to discuss the President’s efforts to lower the cost of treatments.
Trump praised Busch as a ‘true talent’ as he addressed the driver’s death.
‘The LEGENDARY NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch tragically and unexpectedly passed away yesterday,’ the president began in a post shared to Truth Social on Friday.
‘He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans. Kyle was a WINNER! He was a two time Cup Champion, and holds the All Time Record for WINS in NASCAR’s Top Three series, and even won another just last weekend.
Samantha broke down into tears as she embraced her 11-year-old son during Sunday’s tribute
The devastated mother cradled both her children as they mourned the racing legend
Busch’s parents, Tom and Gaye, and his brother, NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch, also attended the race as NASCAR honored the late driver with a moment of silence
‘Kyle’s wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers. Samantha was at the White House in October, for IVF. She truly loved Kyle!’
He added: ‘Rest in Peace Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND!’
There were emotional scenes at the first NASCAR race since Busch’s death on Sunday and driver Kyle Larson’s son broke fans’ hearts during the tributes.
Brexton bravely stood by his mother’s side during the somber moment of silence at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, supporting her as she broke down into tears.
After embracing his mom and younger sister, the 11-year-old aspiring driver received a touching show of support of his own.
Owen Larson, the eldest son of NASCAR driver Larson, was captured consoling his friend in a sweet trackside moment.
Owen, also 11, was seen shyly approaching Brexton as the wives of other drivers greeted and hugged Samantha.
He then sweetly wrapped his arm around Brexton, who acknowledged the heartwarming gesture with a small pat on the back.
The moment caught the attention of NASCAR fans, with many claiming that it reduced them to tears on social media.
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson’s son (bottom left) consoled Kyle Busch’s son, Brexton, on Sunday
Kurt Busch laid white roses on a No 8, which had been stenciled onto the infield grass
Busch died on Thursday after suffering with ‘severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis’
‘Yes, I saw that too. Brought tears,’ one social media user claimed, replying to a clip of the moment on X.
‘I didn’t cry till then,’ another said, while a third appeared to have long been in tears, writing, ‘not me crying again, I’m bawling.’
‘Sweet young man. That meant a lot to Brexton I’m sure,’ a fourth claimed.
‘Damn break my heart wide open, my heart physically hurts for Samantha and those babies,’ another emotional fan shared.
‘Good kid. Raised correctly,’ one insisted, as another added, ‘It was so sweet and genuine. He wanted his friend to know he loved him.’
