NASCAR News: Kyle Busch re-signs with RCR through 2026

Kyle Busch will continue to drive the No. 8 Chevrolet with Richard Childress Racing through the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, he and RCR announced Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The two-time Cup Series champion has piloted the No. 8 car since 2023, collecting three wins, 16 top fives and 31 top 10s in 84 starts since departing Joe Gibbs Racing after a 15-year stint.

Team owner, Richard Childress, said, “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.”

Busch admitted it : “It’s been so dismal and so heartbreaking that I have a hard time dealing with enough stuff in my life that every Sunday to keep adding to it is getting harder and harder to deal with.” You could feel the toll on his voice. Busch could only push forward. “Just gotta keep going on in the next week and keep fighting on… and try to score a win,” he had said last year. But for Busch, the deal is a fresh breath.

As Busch put it: “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. I remain focused on adding more wins and a championship to our collective resumes.” Childress echoed that optimism, highlighting the ongoing investments RCR is making.