Kevin Lepage's first NASCAR Busch Grand Nationals Series start was at Oxford Plains Speedway in 1986. It was an impressive run. He started the race 41st and ended in 15th. It wasn't until 1994 that he became a NASCAR Busch series regular. He was the driver for his own #71 Vermont Teddy Bear sponsored car. The highlight of that season was his 9th place finish at New Hampshire International Speedway.