All proceeds from the Legends and Bandolero event will benefit the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund
HARRISBURG, N.C. (July 16, 2026) - In conjunction with Bowman Gray Stadium, INEX Racing Series and U.S. Legend Cars International is proud to announce the Kyle Busch Invitational on Friday, August 21. The special event will be for Legend Cars and Bandoleros, honoring the contributions Kyle Busch made to motor racing, with all event proceeds benefitting the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund.
“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,” said G.E. Chapman, Vice President of U.S. Legend Cars International and INEX Racing Series. “We were honored to welcome him back behind the wheel of a Legend Car during the 2025 INEX Winter Nationals, where he competed alongside his son, Brexton. His presence at our events elevated the experience for everyone involved, and his lasting impact on grassroots racing will never be forgotten.”
The Kyle Busch Invitational will be broadcast on FloSports, with qualifying invited entries for Legend Cars capped at 51 Legend Cars, as well as 18 qualifying invited Bandolero entries.
“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,” said Clay Campbell, President of Martinsville Speedway. “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.”
Top five points finishers in the Legend Car Pro, Semi-Pro, Masters, and Young Lions Division during the 2026 Cook Out Summer Shootout are automatically locked into the Legend Car field, as well as any driver who won a Legend Car feature in those four divisions outside of the top five in points.
Additional invites will be extended to any past Legend Car INEX National Champions on Asphalt, Dirt, or Road Course, as well as any past INEX Championship National Feature Race winners from Legend Car Asphalt Championship Nationals, Legend Car Dirt Championship Nationals, or Road Course World Finals.
Bandolero invites will be extended to the top five championship finishers at Summer Shootout from the Bandits and Outlaws Divisions, as well as any Bandit or Outlaw driver who won a feature race during Summer Shootout who didn’t finish in the top five in points. Final invites will be reserved for past INEX Bandolero National Champions and past Bandolero Championship Nationals Feature Race winners in the Bandit or Outlaw divisions.
“To have a Legend Car and Bandolero event at Bowman Gray Stadium celebrating Kyle’s life and legacy, while also recognizing the incredible difference he and Samantha have made by helping so many families realize their dreams of becoming parents, is a tremendous honor for everyone at U.S. Legend Cars International and the INEX Racing Series,” Chapman added. “We are proud to be part of an event that celebrates both his remarkable accomplishments in motorsports and the meaningful legacy he and Samantha continue to build beyond the racetrack.”
Bowman Gray Stadium is offering a two-day ticket package that includes admission to the Kyle Busch Invitational on Friday night, as well as Saturday’s Weekly Racing Series Championship, the AGSouth Farm Credit 150. Single-day tickets may be purchased at the gate or online through the TicketHoss App, while two-day tickets are available online only. Grandstand gates will open at 2pm ET on Friday. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the event page
Drivers who meet invitation qualifications interested in participating, please email Brittany Beck at [email protected].
For media credential requests, please email [email protected].
KYLE BUSCH INVITATIONAL RUN OF SHOW
12pm: Pit Gates / Registration / Tech Opens
2-3:30pm: Group Practice (2 rounds)
4-4:45pm: Legend Car and Bandolero Qualifying (4 laps)
5-6:30pm: Legend Car Heat Races (10 laps)
6:45-7:15pm: Legend Car B-Mains (15 Laps)
To Follow: Bandolero Feature Race (20 Laps)
To Follow: Legend Car Feature Race (30 Laps)
- Legend Car Notes -
Combined points between qualifying and heat races determine 20-locked in drivers for the A-Main and two B-Main lineups. Four drivers transfer from each B-Main. Promoter’s Provisionals start behind B-Main transfers in A-Main
- Bandolero Notes -
All 18 will start feature race. Lineup based on qualifying results.
About Bowman Gray Stadium
Built in 1937, Bowman Gray Stadium, a quarter-mile short track, holds a special place in NASCAR history as the longest-running weekly race track. The race track hosted 29 NASCAR Grand National, now NASCAR Cup Series, races from 1958 to 1971 and hosted several East Series races from 2011 to 2015. The Cup Series returned in 2025 with the Cook Out Clash for the first time since 1971. For more information, visit bowmangrayracing.com.
About U.S. Legend Cars International
U.S. Legend Cars International is a leader in motorsports entertainment. With the mission of creating a space where the art of racing is accessible to everyone, U.S. Legend Cars has created an extensive network that includes dozens of dealers across the United States and the entire globe equipped to accommodate any driver’s needs. With over 10,000 chassis produced since 1992, U.S. Legend Cars International uses only the best parts and accessories in the industry to give drivers high quality cars and experiences out on the racetrack. Further information about U.S. Legend Cars International can be found at www.uslegendcars.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information, visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
Media Contacts:
Jake Derene
NASCAR Communications
980-312-1947
[email protected]
Josh Roller
USLCI/INEX Communications
765-860-1501
[email protected]