Particle.news
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
1h ago

RCR Rallies Behind Kyle Busch as Andy Street Takes Interim Crew-Chief Role

The two-time champion is under contract through 2026 despite outside interest reported by Bob Pockrass.

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 02: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 02, 2025 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
#8: Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing, Lucas Oil Chevrolet, #3: Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet
Image

Overview

  • Andy Street is now atop the No. 8 pit box, with outgoing crew chief Randall Burnett bound for Trackhouse in 2026 and assisting RCR for the final five races.
  • Kyle Busch urged greater consistency and clearer decision-making, saying the team must avoid "shooting from the hip."
  • Busch remains winless for a second straight season, with two top fives, eight top 10s, 62 laps led, and a points position of 21st through 31 races.
  • Teammate Austin Dillon rejected talk of phasing Busch out, saying RCR’s priority is hiring the best fit to get the No. 8 back to victory lane.
  • Journalist Bob Pockrass said Spire Motorsports would like to sign Busch, a scenario he framed as speculative given Busch’s RCR deal for 2026.