Although Kyle Busch has not won a race in 2025, he has secured four top-10 finishes in the eight races. This is a significant improvement from last year. And the confidence stemming from consistent performances has strengthened his commitment to the #8 Richard Childress Racing entry.
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Busch had earlier commented that he would look at his performance with RCR and decide his future with the team. That had led to rumors about his exit, especially since Busch’s last victory was at the World Wide Technology Raceway in 2023.
After going winless throughout 2024, top-10 finishes have become more or less the norm for him this season. And, the two-time Cup Series champion spoke to the press at Bristol Motor Speedway to silence the never-ending rumors of him looking to break the partnership with his current team.
“I wouldn’t say there are any glaring reasons to think about what my future’s going to be right now,” said Busch.
Recently, Busch spoke on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, explaining the reasons for his struggle. He pinpointed a lack of practice time as the main culprit. Only limited adjustments can be made to the Next Gen car before a race, and this is something that has been hurting him.
However, Busch and the #8 team are working tirelessly to make things better. The results in 2025 are a testament to that.
The hope is that Busch will stay with Richard Childress Racing till the end of his full-time racing career. However, it can only become a reality if all the efforts translate into points on the board.
Austin Dillon hopes Busch will retire with Richard Childress Racing
Earlier this year, Dillon spoke to veteran reporter Bob Pockrass about his teammate’s chances of leaving the team. The #3 driver said Busch was a happier person with the team. He added that Richard Childress Racing is giving it all to put him in a position where he can win races.
“For us at RCR, we just have to put maximum effort in every week to deliver the best product, and that’s the best we can do. Try and give maximum effort every weekend, put him in the best position we can, and we’ll see where all the chips fall at the end,” said Dillon.
“I think he’s enjoyed his time at RCR and wants to be at this organization to the end, I hope,” he added.
Busch is not the young and quick driver that he used to be. Age has caught up with him to a certain degree. This brings forth a pertinent question: How much could his results improve if he had a better car?
