On social media, the better half of American racing icon Kyle Busch, Samantha Busch, often discusses her husband’s job and aspirations. She expressed her view on Busch potentially racing at the Indy 500 in a recent social media exchange.

Twenty-seven years after Earnhardt exorcised his Daytona demons and won the 1998 Daytona 500, Busch had a chance to finally win the "Great American Race" in his 20th try, just as Earnhardt did. Busch was running inside the top five on Lap 186 when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Joey Logano tangled, causing a big crash that Busch was collected in.

Kyle Busch is among the favorites for the 2025 Dayton 500, but said luck will play a stronger role than skill if he wins the Great American Race after "20 years of trying."