Kyle Busch to Return to RCR Next Season
- Richard Childress Racing confirmed that Kyle Busch will remain with the team for the 2026 season by extending his contract agreement.
- Busch, a 40-year-old two-time Cup Series champion, is currently in the longest winless streak of his career, nearing 70 races without a victory.
- Despite 2024 being Busch's first winless season and Childress admitting the team let him down, both express optimism about ending the drought soon.
- Childress expressed optimism about Kyle's long-term prospects, while Busch conveyed his eagerness to secure another victory in the future and emphasized the importance of a more strategic approach moving forward.
- Busch plans to continue racing until his son Brexton, aged 10, is old enough for national competition, and Childress hopes to secure a long-term extension later.
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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.
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Kyle Busch To Stay At RCR In 2026, But Future Otherwise In Limbo
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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...
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