Kyle Busch to Return to RCR Next Season
- Richard Childress Racing confirmed that Kyle Busch will remain with the team for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season by extending his contract.
- Busch is set to return after experiencing his first winless season in 2024, extending a career-long drought with nearly 70 consecutive races without a victory.
- Despite this, Busch, a two-time Cup champion with 63 career wins, expressed confidence in the team's determination and said RCR is a great place to work.
- Childress stated, "I think we will win a race with him this year," and noted there is a big future for Busch who has not considered retirement yet.
- Busch plans to continue racing until his 10-year-old son Brexton is old enough for national competition, reflecting ongoing commitment to his career and team.
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Kyle Busch to return to RCR next season
CONCORD, N.C. — Richard Childress Racing announced Saturday it has picked up the option on Kyle Busch's contract, meaning the two-time Cup Series champion will be back with the team for the 2026 season.
Kyle Busch to remain with RCR in 2026
Kyle Busch will remain with Richard Childress Racing through the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.Busch and Childress made the announcement on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The two-time series champion's contract was up at the end of the season, but Childress had an option on Busch’s deal for next year.“We’re...
Signed: Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch Announce Contract Extension-Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch have finalized a contract extension that positions the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion as driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet through 2026. b
Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch have finalized a contract extension that positions the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion as driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet through 2026. The post Signed: Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch Announce Contract Extension appeared first on SpeedwayMedia.com.
Kyle Busch extends contract with Richard Childress Racing through 2026
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has picked up an option in his contract that will keep him at Richard Childress Racing for the 2026 season.Busch is a winner of 63 Cup races -- more than any other current full-time driver. He also has more NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series wins than any driver in history The highly successful driver began his Cup career with Hendrick Motorsports ...Keep reading
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