Ty Gibbs to Honor Kyle Busch by Driving M&M’s Car in Bristol
Kurt Busch says Kyle’s career merits Hall of Fame debate as NASCAR stages tributes, including a returning M&M’s paint scheme at Bristol.
- Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car with Kyle Busch's iconic M&M's livery at the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 19 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Samantha Busch announced the tribute to the late two-time Cup Series champion.
- Bristol was one of Kyle's favorite tracks, where he secured 23 combined wins including eight Cup Series victories. Samantha stated the M&M's car holds "some of the best memories of his career and our life together."
- Kyle amassed 234 victories across NASCAR's top three national series and won Cup Series Championships in 2015 and 2019. Brother Kurt Busch, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, cited these achievements discussing his sibling's potential Hall of Fame induction.
- During a Thursday appearance on the Rubbin is Racing podcast, Kurt discussed the family's focus on honoring Kyle and supporting widow Samantha and son Brexton. The family navigates life following his death on May 21.
- The NASCAR Americana docuseries on USA Network premieres its second episode on August 15 after adjusting production following the driver's death. Tributes to the late champion are expected to continue throughout the racing season.
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Washington Top NewsTy Gibbs will drive M&M’s-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch in next month’s race at Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Gibbs' car will be adorned in the multicolored M&M's paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at
Ty Gibbs will drive M&M's-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch in next month's race at Bristol
Ty Gibbs’ car will be adorned in the multicolored M&M's paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway next month
Ty Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch by driving M&M’s car in Bristol
Ty Gibbs will pay tribute to late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch when he competes in a car with the iconic M&M's paint scheme at the Cup Series race next month at Bristol Motor Speedway. Busch's widow, Samantha, announced Thursday that Gibbs would drive h...
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Ty Gibbs to Honor Kyle Busch, Drive in Iconic M&M's Car at Bristol After NASCAR Legend's Death
<p>Late NASCAR legend Kyle Busch will be honored during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Bristol Motor Speedway, where Ty Gibbs' No. 54 car will be adorned with Busch's iconic M&M paint scheme.</p>
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