Ty Gibbs Discusses Racing Tribute to Kyle Busch While Kyle Larson Reflects on His NASCAR Achievements

NASCAR driver Ty Gibbs recently appeared on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss driving a tribute car at Bristol in honor of Kyle Busch. Gibbs spoke about the valuable lessons he learned from his role model, as the NASCAR community offers support to Busch’s family. Samantha Busch, Kyle’s wife, acknowledged the emotional challenge of returning to one of Kyle’s favorite tracks, but sees the tribute as a way to preserve his racing legacy.

At the same time, Kyle Larson entered rare territory. The 34-year-old became the 11th person in NASCAR history to secure back-to-back championships by winning the title in Miami. In an interview with OutKick, Larson expressed the unique satisfaction this victory brought him, stating, “It’s really cool. The way our season went makes this one extra rewarding.” He celebrated his 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship at the Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 8.

Larson entered the Chase in September without a prior victory, experiencing a rollercoaster of a season. With 12 finishes outside the top 20 and 14 inside the top 10, his campaign was inconsistent. However, a critical shift occurred when he placed fifth at Darlington, won the Enjoy Illinois 300, took second at Bristol, captured the Hollywood Casino 400 win, and finished second again in Las Vegas. Three weeks later, he triumphed at Talladega.

Laron reflected, “We weren’t really that good,” recognizing the struggle to understand the new car’s needs. By late spring, he considered writing off the season but committed to building a stronger performance for the following year.

As September progressed, Larson’s performance snowballed into consistent success, ultimately leading the points standings. “We kept getting good run after good run,” he remarked, attributing this success to hard work and the collective effort of all Hendrick Motorsports teams.

Winning in NASCAR is a rarity, and even one victory is a significant achievement. Larson has now reached the pinnacle of the sport three times. He aspires to become the third person to win three consecutive championships. “I think we have a great foundation as a team,” Larson noted, emphasizing the strength of winning a championship without the fastest car. He believes in building on the team’s current foundation while refining and improving their strategy and vehicle performance.