“Watching these memories hurts more than I can explain,” Samantha Busch wrote online.

Kyle Busch’s wife posts emotional Father’s Day tribute to NASCAR driver after his death: ‘Still doesn’t feel real’

"Watching these memories hurts more than I can explain," Samantha Busch wrote online.

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- Kyle Busch's wife, Samantha Busch, posted a video tribute to the NASCAR driver on Father's Day.

- The driver died May 21 from pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.

- "This still doesn’t feel real at all," Samantha wrote via Instagram alongside a video montage.**

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch's wife, Samantha Busch, honored her late husband on Father's Day, sharing an emotional video featuring their children, Brexton and Lennix.

"This still doesn’t feel real at all. I was up all night thinking about what today should have looked like for Kyle and the kids," Samantha wrote in the caption on Sunday. "The Father’s Day cards that were already made, sitting in a drawer with no one to give them to. Trying to figure out how to navigate a day that should be filled with so much joy for them."

Samantha included a montage of Kyle interacting with his family prior to his May 21 death from pneumonia that progressed to sepsis.

Samantha called her 41-year-old spouse "the dad who never missed a chance to be silly, race the kids around the neighborhood, wrap them in his arms, or stay up a little longer for one more book, one more question, one more moment."****She added that "nothing made him prouder than being Brexton and Lennix’s dad," and that "watching these memories hurts more than I can explain, but they also remind me how lucky we were to have him."****Samantha then addressed her late husband directly in the final portion of the post's caption.

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"Kyle, the kids and I miss you every second of every day. Our hearts ache for you, but it’s more than that. Your absence is something we physically feel. Our bodies hurt from missing you, from reaching for someone who isn’t there, from loving someone we can’t hold anymore," Samantha wrote. "I will keep telling your stories, sharing your laughs, and making sure Brexton and Lennix always know just how deeply they were loved by their dad. Happy Father’s Day. We love you and miss you more than words can say."

Samantha and Kyle married in 2010, and welcomed their children, Brexton and Lennix, in 2015 and 2022, respectively.

Other members of Kyle's family have spoken out about his death in recent weeks, including his younger brother, Kurt Busch, who's also a famous NASCAR driver.

Samantha Busch and Kyle Busch at 59th CMA Awards.

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"Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, support, and love for my brother and our family," Kurt wrote on Instagram. "Finding a silver lining, I reflect back on the days Kyle and I raced anything we could get our hands on. From big wheels to competing on the biggest stages in motorsports, we were more than just fierce competitors. We pushed each other, challenged each other, and learned from each other."

Samantha previously revealed the promise to Kyle that she made on his deathbed amid his hospitalization.

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"In the hospital, I made Kyle a promise. I promised him that I would do everything I could to help our children pursue their dreams no matter what,” Samantha wrote online, referencing Brexton's decision to follow in his father's footsteps to pursue a sport his dad excelled at. “For Brexton, that dream is racing.”

Watch Samantha's tribute to Kyle in the video tribute above.**

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