Editing Kyle Busch (section)

==Personal life==
[[File:Kyle_Busch_and_Samantha_2_(cropped).jpg|thumb|Busch and his wife Samantha in April 2013]]
Kyle Busch married Samantha Sarcinella on December 31, 2010, in [[Chicago]], an event featured in a one-hour special on the [[Esquire Network]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Dyer |first=Leigh |date=September 22, 2011 |title=Kyle Busch: Foundation for winning |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/09/22/2631223/kyle-busch-foundation-for-winning.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105045743/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/09/22/2631223/kyle-busch-foundation-for-winning.html |archive-date=January 5, 2014 |access-date=September 2, 2013 |work=[[The Charlotte Observer|Lake Norman Magazine]] |location=Charlotte, NC}}</ref> Sarcinella, a native of [[St. John, Indiana]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Albee |first=Dave |date=June 22, 2008 |title=Kyle Busch, girlfriend have peaceful weekend in wine country |url=http://www.marinij.com/sports/ci_9669001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105072330/http://www.marinij.com/sports/ci_9669001 |archive-date=January 5, 2014 |access-date=September 2, 2013 |work=[[Marin Independent Journal]] |location=Novato, California}}</ref> graduated from [[Purdue University]] with a degree in [[psychology]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Clarke |first=Norm |date=February 27, 2010 |title=Busch's fiancée faces 'a challenge' |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/norm-clarke/buschs-fianc-e-faces-challenge |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105060017/http://www.reviewjournal.com/norm-clarke/buschs-fianc-e-faces-challenge |archive-date=January 5, 2014 |access-date=September 2, 2013 |work=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]] |location=Las Vegas, NV}}</ref> The couple has two children: a son born in 2015 and a daughter born in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gluck |first=Jeff |date=May 19, 2015 |title=Kyle Busch, wife Samantha welcome baby boy |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2015/05/19/kyle-busch-baby-brexton-samantha/27570301/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527165242/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2015/05/19/kyle-busch-baby-brexton-samantha/27570301/ |archive-date=May 27, 2015 |access-date=June 4, 2015 |work=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2022 |title=Kyle, Samantha Busch welcome second child to the family |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/05/10/2022-kyle-samantha-busch-family-arrival/ |access-date=June 25, 2022 |website=Official Site Of NASCAR |language=en-US}}</ref>

He has earned several nicknames over the years, including "'''Rowdy'''" (from [[Rowdy Burns]] from the movie [[Days of Thunder]])<ref>{{cite web |last=Ryan |first=Nate |date=February 15, 2009 |title=Kenseth rallies in the rain, soaks in first Daytona 500 win |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2009-02-15-daytona-500_N.htm |access-date=September 4, 2013 |work=[[USA Today]] |location=McLean, VA}}</ref> and "'''Wild Thing'''",<ref>{{cite news |last=Peltz |first=Jim |date=July 27, 2013 |title=Kyle Busch may be winning the race to maturity |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/la-xpm-2013-jul-27-la-sp-nascar-kyle-busch-20130728-story.html |access-date=October 13, 2019 |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> "'''the Candy Man'''" due to his longtime sponsorship with [[Mars Inc.]],<ref>{{cite web |date=February 28, 2019 |title=Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing and Mars announce extension |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/02/28/kyle-busch-mars-incorporated-and-joe-gibbs-racing-announce-partnership-extension/ |access-date=October 13, 2019 |work=[[NASCAR]]}}</ref> "'''Shrub'''" as a playful nod to being the younger brother of [[Kurt Busch]] (with a small bush being called a [[shrub]]),<ref>{{cite news |last=Pistone |first=Pete |date=June 13, 2007 |title=Hendrick makes room at inn; now Junior's all out of excuses |url=http://www.sportsline.com/autoracing/story/10224492 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070616215929/http://www.sportsline.com/autoracing/story/10224492 |archive-date=June 16, 2007 |work=CBS SportsLine |df=mdy-all}}</ref>"'''Kyle Kush'''" because of his partnership with cannabis company 3Chi,<ref>{{cite web |last=Howard |first=Jonathan |date=January 18, 2024 |title=RCR adds Zone Premium Nicotine Pouches as 'anchor partner' of Kyle Busch in 2024 |url=https://www.on3.com/pro/news/rcr-adds-zone-premium-nicotine-pouches-as-anchor-partner-of-kyle-busch-in-2024/ |work=On3}}</ref> and the self-proclaimed "'''KFB'''."<ref>{{cite web |last=Martinelli |first=Michelle R. |date=July 19, 2020 |title=Kyle Busch had the best answer when asked about driving through the grass at Texas |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/07/nascar-kyle-busch-kfb-texas-grass-crash |access-date=February 8, 2022 |publisher=For The Win |newspaper=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>

===Charity efforts===
In 2006, Busch established the Kyle Busch Foundation after visiting St. John's Home in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Kaminski |first=Steve |date=August 17, 2009 |title=Kyle Busch donates 60 tickets to MIS NASCAR race to St. John's Home in Grand Rapids |url=http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/08/kyle_busch_donates_tickets_to.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129050244/http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/08/kyle_busch_donates_tickets_to.html |archive-date=November 29, 2014 |access-date=September 3, 2013 |work=[[The Grand Rapids Press]] |location=Grand Rapids, MI}}</ref> The Foundation is dedicated to providing essential resources for underprivileged children across the country.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Kyle Busch Foundation: Mission Statement |url=http://www.kylebuschfoundation.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130916015341/http://www.kylebuschfoundation.org/ |archive-date=September 16, 2013 |access-date=September 3, 2013}}</ref> In 2008, Busch launched the "Kyle's Miles" program in partnership with [[Pedigree Petfoods|Pedigree]] to support dogs in shelters and breed rescue organizations.<ref>{{cite web |date=July 30, 2008 |title=Kyle Busch driving for the dogs |url=http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080730/SPORTS0301/80730010/-1/SPORTS |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129031415/http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20080730%2FSPORTS0301%2F80730010%2F-1%2FSPORTS |archive-date=November 29, 2014 |access-date=September 2, 2013 |work=[[Pocono Record]] |location=Stroudsburg, PA}}</ref>

After winning his first Cup Series race at California on September 4, 2005, Busch and team owner [[Rick Hendrick]] donated their winnings to the [[American Red Cross]] to aid [[Hurricane Katrina disaster relief|Hurricane Katrina relief]] efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Busch, Hendrick Donate Cali Winnings to Red Cross {{!}} Hendrick Motorsports |url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/8858/busch-hendrick-donate-cali-winnings-to-red-cross |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122220904/http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/8858/busch-hendrick-donate-cali-winnings-to-red-cross |archive-date=January 22, 2016 |access-date=March 5, 2016 |website=www.hendrickmotorsports.com}}</ref> Busch announced the donation during an appearance on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', earning widespread public praise.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kyle Busch Joining 'Oprah' Friday {{!}} Hendrick Motorsports |url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/8979/kyle-busch-joining-oprah-friday |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123035043/http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/8979/kyle-busch-joining-oprah-friday |archive-date=January 23, 2016 |access-date=March 5, 2016 |website=www.hendrickmotorsports.com}}</ref>

===In popular media===
Busch is a cover driver in ''[[NASCAR Kart Racing]]'' and appears on the cover of ''[[NASCAR Heat 2]]'' after winning the [[2017 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race]] cover competition.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 20, 2017 |title=Kyle Busch is cover athlete for NASCAR Heat 2 |url=http://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/05/20/kyle-busch-is-cover-athlete-for-nascar-heat-2/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524043603/http://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/05/20/kyle-busch-is-cover-athlete-for-nascar-heat-2/ |archive-date=May 24, 2017 |access-date=May 24, 2017 |website=NASCAR.com |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.}}</ref> He is also a playable driver in ''[[Forza Motorsport 6]]'' through the NASCAR expansion pack, which includes his No. 18 Camry with M&M's and Interstate Batteries sponsorship. Alongside [[Chase Elliott]] and [[Jimmie Johnson]], Busch provides commentary in the expansion as one of the "voices of motorsport."<ref name="Forza Motorsport 6 NASCAR Expansion2">{{cite news |date=May 17, 2016 |title=Forza Motorsport 6 NASCAR Expansion |url=http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fm6_nascar_expansion |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519153704/http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fm6_nascar_expansion |archive-date=May 19, 2016 |access-date=May 17, 2016 |publisher=[[Forza (series)|Forza Motorsport]]}}</ref>

Busch made a cameo as a West Virginia state trooper in the 2017 film ''[[Logan Lucky]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 9, 2016 |title=NASCAR serves as vehicle for heist film 'Logan Lucky' starring Channing Tatum |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2016/10/09/logan-lucky-channing-tatum-steven-soderbergh-filming-charlotte-atlanta-motor-speedway/91822944/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808102218/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2016/10/09/logan-lucky-channing-tatum-steven-soderbergh-filming-charlotte-atlanta-motor-speedway/91822944/ |archive-date=August 8, 2017 |access-date=July 24, 2017 |website=USA Today}}</ref> That same year, he appeared as a celebrity contestant on ''[[The $100,000 Pyramid]]''.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Kyle Busch vs Lara Spenser and Ice-T vs Peri Gilpin |series=[[Pyramid (game show)|The $100,000 Pyramid]] |network=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |date=August 26, 2017 |season=2 |number=11}}</ref> As of August 2019, Busch and his wife starred on [[CMT (American TV channel)|CMT's]] former reality TV show ''Racing Wives''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Racing Wives &#124; Season 1 Episodes (TV Series) |url=https://pluto.tv/us/live-tv/5dcc42446750e200093b15e2#ftag=PPM-18-10caf1h |website=CMT}}</ref> In 2022, an American documentary titled ''[[Rowdy (2022 film)|Rowdy]],''<ref>{{cite web |date=May 19, 2022 |title=Hey, Kyle Busch fans: Get 'Rowdy' in an upcoming documentary on the NASCAR star |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/auto-racing-digest/nascar/2022kylebusch-rowdy-documentary}}</ref> which focused on Kyle Busch's NASCAR career, was released on June 29, 2022.

Busch, a professional wrestling fan, has appeared on [[WWE]] programming multiple times, including [[List of WWE Raw guest stars|guest hosting]] ''[[WWE Raw]]'' in 2009 and returning on December 2, 2019. During his 2019 appearance, he briefly won the [[WWE 24/7 Championship]] by pinning [[R-Truth]], with NASCAR's [[Michael Waltrip]] serving as [[guest referee]].<ref>{{cite web |date=December 2, 2019 |title=Two-time champion Kyle Busch wins WWE title in Nashville |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/12/02/kyle-busch-nascar-wwe-24-7-championship/amp/ |access-date=December 2, 2019 |publisher=[[Nascar.com]]}}</ref> R-Truth later reclaimed the title. The event was part of a cross-promotion with [[NBC Sports]] and NASCAR's awards banquet.

===Legal issues===
On May 24, 2011, Busch was cited for [[reckless driving]] and [[speeding]] near [[Troutman, North Carolina]], after driving {{Convert|128|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in a {{Convert|45|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} zone while test-driving a [[Lexus LFA]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Sheridan |first=Ann |date=May 24, 2011 |title=NASCAR driver cited for speeding; clocked at 128 mph |url=http://www.wcnc.com/sports/nascar/Kyle-Busch-122527934.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505104744/http://www.wcnc.com/sports/nascar/Kyle-Busch-122527934.html |archive-date=May 5, 2014 |access-date=September 2, 2013 |publisher=[[WCNC-TV]] |location=Charlotte, NC}}</ref> He later apologized, admitting he got "carried away."<ref>{{cite web |date=May 24, 2011 |title=Kyle Busch Cited in Speeding Incident |url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/News/Articles/2011/05/Busch-Issues-Statement-Concerning-Speeding-Citation.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130903045357/http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/News/Articles/2011/05/Busch-Issues-Statement-Concerning-Speeding-Citation.aspx |archive-date=September 3, 2013 |access-date=September 2, 2013 |work=[[Motor Racing Network]]}}</ref> On August 23, 2011, he pleaded guilty to speeding, receiving a {{Usd|}}1,000 fine, a 45-day license suspension, 30 hours of [[community service]], and one year of [[unsupervised probation]].<ref>{{cite web |date=August 23, 2011 |title=Kyle Busch has driver's license suspended for 45 days |url=http://aol.sportingnews.com/nascar/story/2011-08-23/kyle-busch-has-drivers-license-suspended-for-45-days |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110061931/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nascar/story/2011-08-23/kyle-busch-has-drivers-license-suspended-for-45-days |archive-date=January 10, 2012 |access-date=April 13, 2013 |work=[[Sporting News]]}}</ref>

On April 29, 2014, Busch was cited for driving {{Convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in a {{Convert|45|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} zone on [[NC 73]] in [[Denver, North Carolina]]. He claimed he believed the speed limit was {{Convert|55|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, but the officer noted Busch's "disrespectful attitude."<ref>{{cite news |date=April 29, 2014 |title=NASCAR driver Kyle Busch issued speeding citation |url=http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/nascar-driver-kyle-busch-issued-speeding-citation/nfpRH/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505082106/http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/nascar-driver-kyle-busch-issued-speeding-citation/nfpRH/ |archive-date=May 5, 2014 |access-date=May 5, 2014 |publisher=[[WSOC-TV]] |location=Charlotte, NC |df=mdy-all}}</ref>

On February 6, 2023, news reports revealed that Busch had been arrested in [[Cancún|Cancún, Mexico]], in January for handgun possession. According to the prosecutor, Busch was sentenced to 42 months in [[prison]] and fined {{Usd|}}1,100, though details about how the sentence would be served were not disclosed. Busch later issued a statement apologizing for his lack of awareness regarding Mexican laws and stated that he considered the matter resolved.<ref name="Bromberg2">{{cite news |last=Bromberg |first=Nick |date=February 6, 2023 |title=NASCAR driver Kyle Busch arrested in Mexico in January for handgun possession |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nascar-driver-kyle-busch-arrested-in-mexico-in-january-for-handgun-possession-223151346.html |work=Yahoo! Sports |location=New York, NY}}</ref>