The packed season makes the grind a bit too hectic for everyone involved in NASCAR, from the drivers to the pit crew and other support cast. And all would yearn to get a longer break than just the Easter weekend. Last year, thanks to the Olympic break, drivers enjoyed a rare two-week pause. This season, it is back to non-stop action.
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With NASCAR falling back into its old rhythm, Kyle Busch had only one weekend to catch his breath and hit the reset button. The #8 RCR driver shared how he and Samantha made the most of their short break during Easter.
When Busch returned from his European trip last year during the Olympic break, he was rejuvenated. His performances picked up in the final four regular-season races. He crossed the line 12th at Richmond, surged to fourth at Michigan, and then grabbed back-to-back second-place finishes at Daytona and Darlington. So, the break definitely helped him.
However, despite flirting with victory more than once, he fell short and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2005. Nonetheless, Busch understood the value of mid-season rest to get his focus back in the zone.
And, reflecting on this year’s lone break, Busch said, “You definitely… wish that there’s more than one-off week during a season, especially with having to go 28 in a row. But it is what it is.”
The two-time Cup Series champion then went on to detail how he and his wife enjoyed the Easter break.
“So yeah, Samantha and I made the most of it. We left the kids at home and we took a nice little simple vacation down in the Caribbean, had some fun, just a nice little quiet time. Tried to disconnect,” said Busch.
“That’s not easy for me to do. So, I was still kind of doing some work from afar of emails and things like that, got some cool things coming down the pipe. So, I’m just working on that stuff, but that’s about it,” he added.
However, going by their Instagram posts, reels, videos, and public appearances, Kyle and Samantha seemed to have made far more of the weekend than Busch let on. During their getaway, Samantha shared a series of sun-soaked beachside snapshots celebrating Busch’s 40th birthday a little ahead of time.
In the photos, Kyle sported a crisp grey shirt while Samantha stunned in a blue crocheted dress. She captioned the moment warmly: “Early celebration for Kyle’s big 4-0, love ya babe”.
Beyond the beach, the couple also appeared on American comedian Bert Kreischer’s show Something’s Burning. Kreischer whipped up sweet tea fried chicken sandwiches layered with pimento cheese and Alabama white sauce for his guests. The trio then dove into light-hearted conversations.
They touched on topics like Busch’s team’s playful “Anything for Kurt” catchphrase in 2021, and Kyle’s notorious “NASCARy” style even while driving on public roads.
Kyle and Samantha also continued their advocacy work, appearing on NBC’s Today Show during National Infertility Awareness Week. There, they shared their personal journey and highlighted their nonprofit, the Bundle of Joy Fund, aimed at supporting families facing infertility challenges.
