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It seems like the Busches have a lot to celebrate this year. With Kyle Busch starting off his new journey with Richard Childress Racing and Kurt Busch assuming a coaching role in 23XI Racing, there’s another driver in the family who deserves special mention. Marking his debut in the Bandolero car during the INEX Legend Cars Winter Nationals at the Citrus County Speedway, seven-year-old Brexton Busch has registered a hard-to-believe achievement.

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His debut attempt at the Bandolero was definitely not an easy one. During the practice session with his new Bandolero, Brexton, unfortunately, lost control of his vehicle and accidentally backed into the infield wall. However, none of this was enough to deter the seven-year-old Busch away.

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Taking the challenge head-on, Brexton rode the Bandolero at the Citrus County Speedway while clinching the victory. Proud of the little champion’s fierce comeback, members of the Busch family left some motivating and loving comments on Brexton’s Instagram post.

Proud of her son’s achievement, Lifestyle Blogger and Entrepreneur Samantha Busch wrote, “Yaaaaa buddy!!! You are so amazing!!!!” Whereas, Brexton’s dad and two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch commented, “Proud of u bud! 👏”

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Apart from that, Kurt Busch‘s soon-to-be ex-wife and polo player Ashley van Metre also took this opportunity to congratulate her nephew. Celebrating Brexton’s win, Ashley wrote, “Yay!! So proud of you Brexton! 👏🏻”

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Brexton Busch on his Bandolero debut

Related to two exceptional NASCAR drivers, Brexton Busch has grown up surrounded by racing cars. However, his father, Kyle Busch, and uncle Kurt Busch’s experiences could not help him much during his Bandolero debut. After all, it was his time to meet the challenges and learn new lessons.

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Excited about the opportunity to try his hand at a new vehicle, Brexton told the Citrus County Chronicle before his practice, “We came here to try out this car. I’ve never run it before, so I want to see how fast it would be.”

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However, the seven-year-old soon found how fast the car could be during the practice session. After hitting it pretty hard in the infield wall, Brexton made sure to put in a great qualifying effort. And fortunately for him, his efforts paid off as he clinched his first Bandolero victory at just the age of seven.

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Devyani Sharma is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a portfolio of several in-depth and behind-the -scene stories, she is highly regarded for her ability to provide a nuanced and balanced perspective on the sport. With a Master's Degree in English literature, Devyani places great importance on the power of words and their ability to connect with Motorheads. Devyani is a devoted fan of Hendrick Motorsports, drawn to the team's illustrious history and robust driver lineup. She is particularly enthusiastic about Chase Elliott, who she believes possesses the skills and mindset to become the next big name in NASCAR. Devyani's passion for both motorsports and writing has culminated in a successful career as a NASCAR journalist. When not watching the races, Devyani indulges in her love of fiction novels and sci-fi movies.

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