NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch has been considering his future, wondering whether to transition into a media or broadcasting role within the sport or to dedicate more time to dirt racing with his nine-year-old son and help him build a racing career. His frequent appearances on "NASCAR Inside the Playoffs" alongside Shannon Spake, Steve Letarte, and Dylan Smith suggest he may be considering a similar role for his future.
Contemplating his next move on the latest edition of 12 Questions with The Athletic's Jeff Gluck, Busch revealed that he was testing the waters to see if the role could get him success in the future, as he remains inclined to give back to the sport that provided him with a successful career, as opposed to many other drivers who "just disappear off into the sunset and you never really hear from them again." He told Gluck:
“Maybe. I haven’t really given it a whole lot of thought. I’m just dipping my toe into this and giving it a shot and seeing what the networks think, what the producers think and everybody behind the scenes to see if I have a voice and an opinion later on down the road.
“I see Harvick doing it, I’ve seen Darrell Waltrip do it and have seen plenty of other ex-drivers go into that role. One really good thing about that is how much you can talk up the drivers and how hard it is and about the things you love. I’ve made a great living here, so you’d love to be able to give back, where some of the other guys just disappear off into the sunset and you never really hear from them again."
However, Busch is wary of overcommitting himself and stretching for a media role considering his inclination to go dirt racing with his son Brexton and assist him in building a career. The 39-year-old driver clarified that he didn't mind a media role if it fit in his schedule. He added:
“But I also enjoy (9-year-old son) Brexton racing, and I want to be a part of that as well. I enjoy the dirt track aspect of that, being able to get out there and go race at the tracks where he’s racing. So as long as it fits within a schedule — I don’t want to stretch myself too much and put myself out there where I over-commit.”
Over the years, several of Busch's fellow drivers have successfully transitioned into broadcasting roles, including his former teammate Denny Hamlin, who is currently balancing his commitments as a team owner, driver, and podcaster. Other examples include figures such as Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, and Clint Bowyer.
