History of Kyle Busch in Timeline
Kyle Busch is a highly successful American stock car racing driver, currently competing in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Spire Motorsports. He is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (2015, 2019) and the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion. Busch is ranked among the all-time greats in NASCAR, holding 9th place for all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins and 1st in overall wins across NASCAR's top three divisions. He is known for his skill and dominance across all three major NASCAR series. He is also the younger brother of Kurt Busch and briefly held the WWE 24/7 Championship.
May 2, 1985: Kyle Busch's Birth
On May 2, 1985, Kyle Thomas Busch was born. He is an American professional stock car racing driver.
1998: Start of Driving Career
In 1998, Kyle Busch began his driving career shortly after turning 13 years old.
1998: Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
In 1998, the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement affected Kyle Busch's eligibility to compete in certain races in 2001 due to age restrictions related to tobacco sponsorships.
1999: Legends Car Racing Success
Between 1999 and 2001, Kyle Busch won over 65 races in Legends car racing, securing two track championships at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring.
2001: Transition to Late Model Racing
In 2001, Kyle Busch transitioned to late model racing and achieved 10 victories at the Bullring during that season.
2001: Ineligible to Compete at California Speedway
In 2001, Kyle Busch was deemed ineligible to compete at the Auto Club 200 at California Speedway due to his age and the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, despite being the fastest in practice.
2001: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut
In 2001, at age 16, Kyle Busch began competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 99 Ford for Roush Racing. He achieved a 9th place finish in his debut at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
2002: NASCAR Minimum Age Requirement Implemented
In 2002, NASCAR implemented a minimum age requirement of 18 due to the Fontana incident involving Kyle Busch. In the same year, Kyle transitioned to the American Speed Association National Tour and graduated early with honors from Durango High School.
2003: Start of NASCAR Career
In 2003, Kyle Busch began his NASCAR career.
2004: Kurt Busch's NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Championship
In 2004, Kurt Busch, Kyle's older brother, won the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series championship.
September 4, 2005: Donation to Hurricane Katrina Relief
On September 4, 2005, after winning his first Cup Series race at California, Kyle Busch and Rick Hendrick donated their winnings to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief. This was announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
2005: Youngest Cup Series Pole Winner
In 2005, Kyle Busch became NASCAR's youngest-ever pole winner in a Cup Series race at California Speedway, at the age of 19 years and 317 days.
2005: Wins in All Three NASCAR Series
In 2005, Kyle Busch became the 14th of 36 drivers to win a race in each of NASCAR's three national series.
2006: Youngest Driver to Qualify for the Chase
In 2006, Kyle Busch became the youngest driver to qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
2006: Establishment of Kyle Busch Foundation
In 2006, Kyle Busch established the Kyle Busch Foundation to support underprivileged children.
2008: First Toyota Win in Cup Series
In 2008, Kyle Busch achieved a historical milestone as the first driver to win a race in a Toyota in the Cup Series, claiming victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
2008: Canceled Toyota F1 Test Drive
In 2008, Kyle Busch had to cancel a scheduled test drive of a Toyota F1 car due to his obligation to attend the 2008 Nationwide Series banquet.
2008: "Kyle's Miles" Program Launch
In 2008, Kyle Busch launched the "Kyle's Miles" program in partnership with Pedigree to support dogs in shelters and breed rescue organizations.
December 2009: Snowball Derby Win
In December 2009, Kyle Busch won the 42nd Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.
2009: 2009 Cup Series Champion
In 2009 Jimmie Johnson won the cup series championship.
2009: Double Win at Auto Club Speedway
In 2009, Kyle Busch became the first driver to win two top-tier NASCAR races on the same day at Auto Club Speedway.
2009: First Win at Richmond
In 2009, Kyle Busch started a streak of four consecutive spring race wins at Richmond International Raceway.
2009: Crown Royal 400 Victory on Birthday
In 2009, Kyle Busch won the Crown Royal Presents the Russell Friedman 400 at Richmond International Raceway on his 24th birthday.
2009: NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship
In 2009, Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship, marking a significant career milestone.
2010: 2010 Cup Series Champion
In 2010 Jimmie Johnson won the cup series championship.
2010: Kyle Busch Motorsports Truck Series Debut
In 2010, Kyle Busch Motorsports debuted in the Truck Series.
2010: Kyle Busch Motorsports' Debut Season Success
In 2010, Kyle Busch Motorsports won the owners' championship in its inaugural season in the Truck Series.
2010: Wins in All Three Series in One Weekend
In 2010, Kyle Busch became the first driver to win races in all three of NASCAR's top series in the same weekend at Bristol.
December 31, 2010: Marriage to Samantha Sarcinella
On December 31, 2010, Kyle Busch married Samantha Sarcinella in Chicago. The event was featured in a one-hour special on the Esquire Network.
May 24, 2011: Cited for Reckless Driving
On May 24, 2011, Kyle Busch was cited near Troutman, North Carolina, for driving 128 mph in a 45 mph zone while test-driving a Lexus LFA.
July 10, 2011: Slinger Nationals Victory
On July 10, 2011, Kyle Busch won the 32nd annual Slinger Nationals at Slinger Speedway in Wisconsin.
August 23, 2011: Guilty Plea for Speeding
On August 23, 2011, Kyle Busch pleaded guilty to speeding and received a US$1,000 fine, a 45-day license suspension, 30 hours of community service, and one year of unsupervised probation.
2011: 2011 Cup Series Champion
In 2011 Tony Stewart won the cup series championship.
2011: Kyle Busch Motorsports Xfinity Series Debut
In 2011, Kyle Busch became the owner of Kyle Busch Motorsports, a race team that competed in the Xfinity Series.
2011: Inaugural Win at Kentucky Speedway
In 2011, Kyle Busch was the inaugural winner of the first Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway.
June 2012: Prelude to the Dream Win
In June 2012, Kyle Busch won the eighth annual Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway, defeating Tony Stewart.
2012: 2012 Cup Series Champion
In 2012 Brad Keselowski won the cup series championship.
2012: Fourth Win at Richmond
In 2012, Kyle Busch completed a streak of four consecutive spring race wins at Richmond International Raceway.
July 2013: Howie Lettow Memorial 150 Win
In July 2013, Kyle Busch dominated the Howie Lettow Memorial 150 at the Milwaukee Mile, leading every practice session, setting the fastest qualifying time, and winning the race.
2013: 2013 Cup Series Champion
In 2013 Jimmie Johnson won the cup series championship.
2013: Kyle Busch Motorsports Xfinity Series End
In 2013, Kyle Busch Motorsports' participation in the Xfinity Series concluded.
April 29, 2014: Speeding Citation in Denver, NC
On April 29, 2014, Kyle Busch was cited for driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone on NC 73 in Denver, North Carolina. The officer noted Busch's "disrespectful attitude."
2014: 2014 Cup Series Champion
In 2014 Kevin Harvick won the cup series championship.
2015: 2015 Cup Series Champion
In 2015 Kyle Busch won the cup series championship.
2015: Birth of Son
In 2015, Kyle Busch and Samantha Sarcinella welcomed their first child, a son.
2016: 2016 Cup Series Champion
In 2016 Jimmie Johnson won the cup series championship.
December 2017: Second Snowball Derby Win
In December 2017, Kyle Busch secured his second Snowball Derby victory.
2017: 2017 Cup Series Champion
In 2017 Martin Truex Jr. won the cup series championship.
2017: NASCAR Heat 2 Cover Appearance
In 2017, Kyle Busch appeared on the cover of NASCAR Heat 2 after winning the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race cover competition.
2017: Acting and Game Show Appearances
In 2017, Kyle Busch made a cameo in the film Logan Lucky and appeared as a celebrity contestant on The $100,000 Pyramid.
2017: Repeat Feat at Bristol
In 2017, Kyle Busch repeated his 2010 feat by winning races in all three of NASCAR's top series in the same weekend at Bristol.
2018: 2018 Cup Series Champion
In 2018 Joey Logano won the cup series championship.
August 2019: Starring on "Racing Wives"
As of August 2019, Kyle Busch and his wife starred on CMT's former reality TV show "Racing Wives".
2019: 2019 Cup Series Champion
In 2019 Kyle Busch won the cup series championship.
2019: Rowdy Energy Founded
In 2019, Kyle Busch and Jeff Church founded Rowdy Energy, an energy drink company based in Del Mar, California.
2019: Second NASCAR Cup Series Championship
In 2019, Kyle Busch secured his second NASCAR Cup Series championship, further cementing his legacy.
2019: Consecutive Top-Ten Finishes
In 2019, Kyle Busch tied the record for consecutive top-ten finishes to start a season, matching Morgan Shepherd's streak of 11.
January 2020: First Batch of Rowdy Energy Produced
In January 2020, the first batch of Rowdy Energy was produced, with ten flavors available online, including seven sugar-free, Keto-certified options. These drinks contained 60% less sugar than other popular energy drinks.
2020: 2020 Xfinity Series Champion
In 2020 Austin Cindric won the Xfinity Series championship.
2020: 24 Hours of Daytona Participation
In 2020, Kyle Busch competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona with AIM Vasser Sullivan, driving a Lexus RC F GT3, and finished ninth in the GTD class and 26th overall.
2020: Rowdy Energy Branding at Daytona and Sponsorships
In 2020, Rowdy Energy branding appeared at the 24 Hours of Daytona, on Kyle Busch's Daytona 500 helmet, and in various sponsorships including Formula D driver Ken Gushi and races like the Southern Super Series' Rowdy Energy Twin 100s.
November 2021: Nitrocross Debut
In November 2021, Kyle Busch competed in the Nitrocross race weekend at Firebird Motorsports Park, placing fourth in the Supercar Final.
December 2021: Mu0026M's/Mars Sponsorship Ends
In December 2021, Mu0026M's/Mars announced they would end their primary sponsorship with Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing after the 2022 season.
2021: 2021 Xfinity Series Champion
In 2021 Daniel Hemric won the Xfinity Series championship.
June 29, 2022: "Rowdy" Documentary Release
On June 29, 2022, an American documentary titled "Rowdy", focusing on Kyle Busch's NASCAR career, was released.
September 13, 2022: Signs with Richard Childress Racing
On September 13, 2022, Kyle Busch announced that he had signed a multi-year contract with Richard Childress Racing, beginning in 2023.
2022: Most Laps Led at Daytona 500 Without a Win
As of the completion of the 2022 Daytona 500, Kyle Busch holds the record for the most lifetime laps led in the history of the race, leading 324 laps, without ever securing a victory in the event.
2022: 2022 Cup Series Champion
In 2022 Joey Logano won the cup series championship.
2022: Birth of Daughter
In 2022, Kyle Busch and Samantha Sarcinella welcomed their second child, a daughter.
February 6, 2023: Arrest in Cancún for Handgun Possession
On February 6, 2023, news reports revealed that Kyle Busch had been arrested in Cancún, Mexico, in January for handgun possession and sentenced to 42 months in prison and fined US$1,100. Busch apologized for his lack of awareness regarding Mexican laws.
2023: 2023 Xfinity Series Champion
In 2023 Cole Custer won the Xfinity Series championship.
2023: Kyle Busch Motorsports Truck Series End
In 2023, Kyle Busch Motorsports concluded its participation in the Truck Series.
2023: Joins Richard Childress Racing
In 2023, Kyle Busch began racing with Richard Childress Racing after signing a multi-year contract.
2023: Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Wins
In 2023, Kyle Busch participated in the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), winning at Motor Mile Speedway on July 27 and Berlin Raceway on August 3. He went 2-for-2 in the series.
2023: Consecutive Seasons With a Win
In 2023, Kyle Busch's victory at Auto Club Speedway set a record for most consecutive seasons with a win at 19 seasons.
January 10, 2024: Rowdy Energy Ceases Operations
On January 10, 2024, Kyle Busch announced that Rowdy Energy had ceased operations and closed its doors in the following weeks.
April 12, 2024: All-Time Wins in NASCAR
As of April 12, 2024, Kyle Busch holds the record for the most all-time wins in all three national NASCAR series, with a total of 231 wins.
November 14, 2024: Chili Bowl Nationals Announcement
On November 14, 2024, Kyle Busch announced that he would run the Chili Bowl Nationals in January 2025.
2024: 2024 Cup Series Champion
In 2024 Joey Logano won the cup series championship.
January 2025: Chili Bowl Nationals Participation
In January 2025, Kyle Busch participated in the Chili Bowl Nationals but failed to qualify for the D-feature after finishing 15th in the second F-feature.
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