Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch celebrated his 40th birthday on May 2. And, he sent out a pretty solid message that day, declaring that he wasn’t planning on retiring from racing anytime soon. The overt hint: Age is just a number, and he still has what it takes. Well, one of his birthday vacay antics reeked of youthful exuberance, too, to put it mildly.
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To celebrate the occasion, Busch and his wife, Samantha, traveled to Cabo, Mexico, with their friends for a mini-vacation. Samantha posted pictures from the trip on her Instagram handle, and one particular image caught the attention of fans.
The snap showed the entire gang wearing hats with sexual innuendos on them. Kyle’s, for instance, read: “Drive Fast, Eat A**.” The others were along the same lines. Instagrammers loved the funny side of it all.
One fan commented, “Those hats are hilarious!” Another teased Kyle by asking, “What’s that hat say, Rowdy?” One more added, “OMG-those hats are cracking me up.”
Busch would be glad he had a great time in Mexico this time around, a far cry from his visit in 2023. A handgun was found in his luggage at a Mexican airport, and it led to some trouble.
Kyle was sentenced to three and a half years in prison and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine. Fortunately, he was allowed to leave the country after he paid a bond.
A fan recalled this in their comment, “Sure hope he remembered to not bring his gun this time lol.” Another said, “Rowdy was getting rowdy in Cabo.”
Busch would have quickly gotten back to work mode after Mexico since the Cup Series season is in full tilt and hitting a critical phase. Being out of the top 10 in the standings, he has his work cut out, too.
Where does Busch stand in the 2025 Cup Series points table?
After the first 11 races of the season, Busch sits in 16th place on the points table. He has secured only one top-five finish (at COTA) and three other top-10s. His lackluster performances have extended his winless streak to 68 races after the weekend at Texas. Busch’s hopes to win now lie in the upcoming race at Kansas.
But this rut hasn’t dampened his spirits. “I have heard plenty of the talk. Absolutely no. I am turning 40. I know Denny Hamlin is out there at 44, 45 winning races. I’m still right there. I still got plenty in the tank. I’m ready to go,” Busch said last month, when asked if he was considering retirement.
Hamlin, the driver whom he takes inspiration from, also stressed last week that Busch is still a great racer capable of winning races. However, he hinted that the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Camaro might not be the best seat for Rowdy.
Busch’s contract with the team is coming to an end after this season. It remains to be seen if he will head elsewhere, seeking to wind up his career with a flourish.
