Why Did Kyle Busch Sign a Contract Extension with RCR Despite Haunting Winless Run?

Richard Childress Racing has signed a contract extension with Kyle Busch, as the veteran is set to drive the No:8 car till 2026.

Why Did Kyle Busch Sign a Contract Extension with RCR Despite Haunting Winless Run?

Kyle Busch (Via IMAGO)

Two times NASCAR Cup Serie champion Kyle Busch ended his one and half a decade stint with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2022, to join Richard Childress Racing owing to a sponsorship issue with the former. He had a flying start in the first half of 2023, that saw him winning three races before entering a winless streak that it yet to end.

Amidst this poor streak, reports came in conforming Kyle Busch is looking to for a way out of RCR with the team not showing any good signs of get back to winning ways. But now those rumors can take a rest, as the veteran has signed a contract extension with the team that secures his services for the No:8 Chevy team till the end of 2026 season.

So why did Kyle Busch choose to stay, as he is still regarded as one of the best and is capable of landing a seat in one of the front runners. The veteran admitted that he decided to stay at RCR, as he is honored for the opportunity and believes they are building something special at the moment that could make his RCR chapter great.

It’s an honor to race for Richard Childress, our partners, and team Chevy fans. I feel like my family and I have found a home at RCR, and it means a lot that Richard continues to put his trust into me. My chapter at RCR is not yet complete, and I know we are building something special here.

Kyle Busch said via a press release.

His primary goal now with the team is to find a way to secure more race wins and championship for the teams and get back the glory years. The veteran pointed out that Richard Childress has taken the step to get the team out of the poor streak and is doing everything to make them legitimate championship contenders.

I remain focused on adding more wins and a championship to our collective resumes, and I want to thank Richard for the steps he is taking to help put all of the necessary pieces into place to give us a legitimate shot at a championship.

Kyle Busch added.

How does Richard Childress feel about the extension?

Talking about retaining the service of the most successful driver to race for them since Kevin Harvick, the owner and CEO of the team Richard Childress declared that he is proud of the extension as the continue start working on winning a championship. Everyone at the team is determined to help the veteran get back to winning ways.

Richard Childress with Kyle Busch
Richard Childress with Kyle Busch (Credits: IMAGO)

We’re proud to continue our relationship with Kyle Busch and remain focused on our shared goals of winning races and championships together. Kyle is a tremendous racer and ambassador of the sport for our fans and partners. Everyone at RCR is committed to putting the pieces in place to enhance the competition side of our business.

Richard Childress said.

It’s important for Kyle Busch that his team getting back to winning ways as his rivals are easily beating him on the track nowadays. His bitter rival Joey Logano is a three-time champion now, with his clutch form helping him big-time while Kyle Larson, with his dominance seems to match the Busch legacy at HMS. It would be interesting to see how long it will take RCR to bounce back.

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