Samantha Busch delivered the acceptance speech on behalf of her husband, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, as he was honored with the Most Popular Driver award at the series' annual awards ceremony. The event, covered by Motorsport with photography by Nick DeGroot, took place on November 11, 2026.
The Most Popular Driver award is determined by fan voting and recognizes the competitor who has garnered the strongest support from NASCAR's fanbase throughout the season. Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, has been one of the sport's most prominent figures for nearly two decades.
Samantha Busch, who is actively involved in the NASCAR community through charitable work and her own lifestyle brand, stepped up to accept the trophy and address the audience in her husband's absence. The couple has been a fixture in the NASCAR paddock since their marriage in 2010.
