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RCR Installs Andy Street as Kyle Busch’s Crew Chief for Season’s Final Five Races

The internal promotion follows Randall Burnett’s planned 2026 move to Trackhouse, positioning Street for an evaluation over the closing stretch.

Aug 31, 2025; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during the Cookouts Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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NASCAR Cup Series Bristol-#8: Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing, Lucas Oil Chevrolet

Overview

  • Street takes over the No. 8 pit box starting with Sunday’s Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte on October 5.
  • Randall Burnett exits race-day duties and will serve in a support role through 2025 before joining Connor Zilisch at Trackhouse in 2026.
  • Kyle Busch is in a prolonged downturn with no Cup wins since June 2023 and sits around 21st in the standings after missing the playoffs.
  • Street brings 11 Xfinity wins to the role and recent Cup experience with RCR’s No. 33 entry, including a ninth-place finish at the Chicago Street Course.
  • RCR indicates future competition roles will be announced later as Street effectively auditions for 2026, with outside voices such as Kevin Harvick urging a fresh start.