Overview

• Richard Childress Racing replaced crew chief Randall Burnett with Andy Street for the remainder of 2025, with Burnett staying on as an advisor before moving to Trackhouse in 2026.
• Busch has two top fives and eight top 10s this season, missed the playoffs for a second straight year, and has not won since early in his RCR tenure.
• Busch said the team needs consistency and clearer direction, citing a lack of car feel and the importance of nailing every detail with the current car.
• Journalist Bob Pockrass reported Spire Motorsports’ interest in Busch, framing a possible future move as contingent on performance improving at RCR.
• Operational woes have compounded results, including a detached wheel at Las Vegas that triggered two-race pit-crew suspensions, as RCR leaders pledge changes to get Busch back to victory lane.