WATCH: Kyle Busch’s 11-year-old son Brexton performs 'Rowdy' burnout in emotional tribute to late NASCAR legend

It was an emotional night at Charlotte Motor Speedway as 11-year-old Brexton Busch paid tribute to his late father, NASCAR great Kyle Busch. Brexton, the young budding racer, honored his dad in such a manner that the two-time Cup Series champion would have been proud of, giving a burnout and then climbing onto his father's race car. Fans turned up in thousands on Friday as they remembered the racer known as 'Rowdy' who died earlier this year at 41 years old, leaving his wife and two kids behind.

BREXTON BUSCH RECREATES FATHER KYLE BUSCH'S ICONIC CELEBRATION

According to People magazine, approximately 10,000 fans attended Kyle Busch's celebration of life at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, on Friday. The ceremony took place near the start-finish line following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase race.

One of the most memorable aspects of the night was Brexton's honoring of his father. In particular, the 11-year old boy got into the seat of his dad’s No. 8 race car and did the burnout there, recreating a familiar sight from Kyle's celebrated NASCAR career.

After completing the tribute, Brexton exited the car, mounted its roof, and bowed to cheers from spectators. The gesture recreated Kyle's signature post-race bow, offering fans a touching reminder of the bond between the father and son.

Kyle Busch, who passed away on May 21 after developing severe pneumonia that progressed to sepsis, was among the most prolific drivers in NASCAR history. The two-time Cup Series champion managed to notch up 234 wins across NASCAR's three national racing series during his career.

SAMANTHA BUSCH REMEMBERS HUSBAND KYLE IN EMOTIONAL SPEECH

It was also an emotional evening for Kyle's wife, Samantha Busch, who gave a moving 10-minute speech to the audience. Samantha, 40, discussed the legacy of her husband and how much help the racing community had been to her family since his passing.

"This is not the end of Kyle's story," Samantha told those gathered at the speedway. She further explained that his influence would live on through the opportunities given to young racers and the lessons he shared throughout his career.



Samantha also reflected on how difficult life had become without her husband, particularly while watching NASCAR races continue after their family's devastating loss.

She thanked fans for supporting Brexton's racing journey and remembering Kyle at racetracks across the country. Their four-year-old daughter, Lennix, also attended the ceremony alongside her mother and brother.

As Brexton stood atop his father's car and recreated his signature bow, the young racer delivered a fitting tribute to the NASCAR champion fans knew as 'Rowdy'.