Overview

• Richard Childress Racing named Xfinity champion crew chief Jim Pohlman to lead Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Cup team beginning in 2026.
• The move follows Randall Burnett’s exit to become Connor Zilisch’s crew chief at Trackhouse, with Andy Street running the No. 8 pit box for the rest of 2025.
• Pohlman has guided JR Motorsports’ Justin Allgaier to nine wins and the 2024 Xfinity Series title and remains in this year’s playoff hunt.
• He previously headed research and development at RCR, giving him organizational familiarity as he returns to the team.
• Busch is 22nd in points and winless for a second straight season, underscoring RCR’s performance-focused change.