Kyle Petty kicks off Season 3 of 'Dinner Drive' series with Kyle Busch

The third season of “Dinner Drive With Kyle Petty” is set for a Thursday release, and true to form, the lineup of special guests is full of celebrities from different parts of the sports and entertainment realms. For the season premiere, Petty didn’t stray far from his NASCAR roots, hosting one of the Cup Series’ biggest stars in Kyle Busch.

The show — which features Petty’s homespun interviews, blending cars, meals and conversation — returns Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on the Nashville-based Circle Network. Busch is the latest stock-car star to lead off the season, following Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2021) and Jeff Gordon (2022).

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Busch brought out his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro for his ride with Petty, and the two convened at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen — a sponsor of his No. 8 Chevy in the Cup Series and a presenting backer of the show. The two discussed family, his thoughts on racing, and how his first year in the Richard Childress Racing organization has progressed.

“I’m thrilled to be back for Season 3 of ‘Dinner Drive,’ ” Petty said. “It’s always a treat to sit down with some of the most interesting people in entertainment and sports and pick their brains about their careers and experiences. Thank you to Circle Network for bringing me back for another season!”

In all, a dozen 30-minute episodes are packed into the season. Comedians John Crist and Bill Engvall are among the special guests from the entertainment world, and Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett and former NBA player Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues also join in. Petty also plays host to a trio of former NFL greats who transitioned to the broadcasting booth — Terry Bradshaw, Mike Golic and Greg Olsen.