Bowman Gray set to host Kyle Busch Invitational in honor of NASCAR great

Bowman Gray Stadium has announced that it will hold the Kyle Busch Invitational on Friday, August 21st.

The event will feature Legends and Bandoleros races, and will honor the life of the NASCAR great – with all proceeds going to the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund.

Busch raced at the iconic quarter-mile short track earlier this year for the season-opening exhibition Clash race, won this year by Ryan Preece for RFK Racing.

August's Invitational will be streamed live for fans to watch wherever they are, with both FloSports and the NASCAR channel showing the races, which will feature up to 51 Legend and 18 additional Bandolero cars.

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Busch event 'an honor'

Clay Campbell, President of Martinsville Speedway and VP, NASCAR Mid-Atlantic Division said in a statement: “It’s an honor to host the Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman Gray Stadium and celebrate the life and legacy of one of racing’s most accomplished drivers.

"This event brings together the passion of our fans, the rich history of the Madhouse, and an incredible cause through The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund. This will be a special night for our fans, our community,  and everyone involved.”

G.E. Chapman, Vice President of U.S. Legend Cars International and the INEX Racing Series, added: “The Legend Car played an important role in Kyle’s development on his path to becoming one of the greatest race car drivers of his generation.

"To celebrate Kyle’s life and legacy with a Legend Car and Bandolero event at Bowman Gray Stadium, while also recognizing the incredible impact he and Samantha have made through The Bundle of Joy Fund, is a tremendous honor. We’re proud to be part of an event that celebrates both his accomplishments in motorsports and the lasting difference he continues to make off the race track.”