Welcome to the Legends Nation event coverage for the Kyle Busch Invitational Benefiting the Bundle of Joy Fund at Bowman Gray Stadium (NC) on Friday, August 21, 2026, which includes Legends and Bandoleros racing action. Note: Legends Nation does not live stream. Our LN Event Coverage consists of photos, video interviews, results links, and more.
LN Event Coverage of the Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman Gray Stadium is dedicated to the life and memory of Kyle Busch, and to show support for the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund.
The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund is dedicated to advancing access to IVF care and coverage, increasing awareness and providing support so others don’t have to navigate infertility alone. More information at bundleofjoyfund.org
EVENT INFORMATION
From INEX Racing Series: 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. click here for the full story
Note: this event features 51 Legend drivers and 18 Bandolero drivers on an invite only (from the criteria mentioned in above article).
SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 21, 2026
- 10am: Pit Gates Open / Hauler Parking Begins (NO PERSONAL VEHICLES IN PITS)
- 12pm: Registration Opens / Safety Tech Opens
- 1pm: Group Driver Photo in Bowman Gray Infield
- 1:30pm: Mandatory Drivers Meeting
- 2pm: Group Practice Begins (Bandos-Legends, 2 Rounds)
- 4pm: Qualifying Begins (Bandos-Legends, 4 Laps)
- 5pm: Legend Car Heat Races Begin
- To Follow: Legend Car B-Mains Begin
- To Follow: Opening Ceremonies Begin
- Fans Welcome
- Introduction of Dignitaries
- Special Guest Speech
- Bandolero Driver Introductions
- Legend Car Driver Introductions
- Invocation
- Color Guard Presentation
- National Anthem
- To Follow: Bandolero A-Main (20 Laps)
- To Follow: Legend Car A-Main (30 Laps)
WATCH LIVE
Our friends at FloRacing (as well as the NASCAR Channel) will be free broadcasting this event. Make sure to watch live, then visit the Legends Nation socials for more content!
PHOTO GALLERY
All photos from this event will be on the LN Facebook page (link posted here once created)
DRIVERS PARTICIPATING
LEGEND DRIVERS (car number, driver, location)
- 1 Burt Myers (NC)
- 3 Drew Brown (SC)
- 4 Ryan Zima (NC)
- 5 Brandin Wrisley (NC)
- 5 Josh Hicks (GA)
- 5 Ricky Schlick (CA)
- 5e Eli Black (AZ)
- 7 Matt Haufe (ON)
- 7ny Caleb Heady (KY)
- 8 Robby Faggart (NC)
- 9 Sterling Wrisley (NC)
- 12 Colton Hale (CA)
- 13 Joe Ryan Osborne (PA)
- 13 Chris Fleming (NC)
- 13 Jacob Burns (RI)
- 15 Alex McCollum (NJ)
- 17 Ben Morabito (NY)
- 18b Brexton Busch (NC)
- 21 Josh Mullins (TN)
- 21 Mitch Wright (ON)
- 22 Turner Brown (CA)
- 24 Joel Smith (NC)
- 25 Jeff Bolen (SC)
- 27 Ryan Mackintosh (NS)
- 32 Jensen Jorgensen (GA)
- 35 Preston Wrisley (NC)
- 38 Cameron White (FL)
- 42 Alex Reling (NC)
- 42 Billy Workman (OR)
- 45 Colt Johnson (TX)
- 48 Parker Ives (NC)
- 51 Austin Thompson (NC)
- 51 Junior Snow (NC)
- 55 Landon Thrasher (TN)
- 60 Dylan Faulkner (TN)
- 64 Zeke Hanger (CO)
- 66 Hoyt Demis (NC)
- 67 Cameron Bolin (SC)
- 69 John Holleman (NC)
- 71 Adam Welch (NC)
- 71 Aiden McConnaughy (NC)
- 72 Nick Woodall (GA)
- 79 Neal Dulin (NC)
- 81 Lee Jordan (SC)
- 87 JC Fickenscher (NC)
- 88 Mike Alcaro (NJ)
- 93 Kevin Rollins (TN)
- 96 Jesse Bunnell (ME)
- 99 Spencer Bradshaw (NC)
- 100 Brenden Ruzbarsky (CA)
- 775 Ryan Shattuck (FL)
BANDOLERO DRIVERS (car number, driver, location)
- 1 Lucas Harrison (TN)
- 4.5 Jordan Bauer (TN)
- 7 Camden Powers (FL)
- 7 Casen Tate (GA)
- 9 Carson Sherman (GA)
- 9 Maverick Bradshaw (NC)
- 13 Lucas McFall (SC)
- 15 Alison Johnson (NC)
- 17 Tate Brewer (AL)
- 21 Connor Sanders (GA)
- 24 Mason Massey (MS)
- 24 Michael Thomas (SC)
- 29 Charlie Evans (SC)
- 37 Carson Cauble (NC)
- 40 Roo Reaves (NC)
- 48 Jacob Hassey (NC)
- 54 Jackson Jones (NC)
- 111 Reese Shirley (AL)
VIDEOS
- Coming soon
NOTICE
This page will be filled with content during and after the event, however, for immediate content, including videos and photos, visit the Legends Nation Facebook page by clicking here.