Samantha Busch Gets Emotional Over Kyle Busch’s Most Popular Driver Award: ‘He Wanted It So Bad’

First reported by Yahoo Sports at Tue 6:37 PM · 4 outlets in all

1. Fox Sports18hKyle Busch Voted NASCAR's Most Popular Driver: 'It's Really Special'Kyle Busch now owns an award that he "wanted so bad for so many years" after fans posthumously voted him NASCAR's Most Popular Driver.
2. EssentiallySports20h“He Wanted It So Bad”: Samantha Busch Pays Tribute as Late Husband Kyle Finally Becomes NASCAR’s Most Popular DriverFor years, Kyle Busch chased one NASCAR honor that always remained out of his reach. Even his fierce competitive spirit could not help him win it during his lifetime. But months after his sudden death, fans finally made his long-awaited dream come true. As Kyle was named the 2026 NMPA Most Popular Driver, his wife,
3. The Athletic(subscription required)34hKyle Busch wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award, six months after his deathBusch won the award six months after his shocking death. Perennial winner Chase Elliott pulled himself out of the voting to support Busch.
4. Yahoo Sports34hSamantha Busch Gets Emotional Over Kyle Busch’s Most Popular Driver Award: ‘He Wanted It So Bad’Speaking on the red carpet at the 2026 NASCAR Awards, Samantha Busch shared emotional memories of Kyle's longtime pursuit of the Most Popular Driver Award, the support of fellow drivers and Brexton's priceless reaction.