Kyle Busch hasn’t won on a road course since 2015, when he conquered Sonoma for the second time in his career. Back then, he was the undisputed king of the twisty layouts, with two wins apiece at Sonoma and Watkins Glen, showcasing a mix of raw speed and calculated precision that few could match. Those victories, spread across the late 2000s and mid-2010s, built his reputation as one of NASCAR’s most complete drivers. But in the years since, the sport has changed, road-course specialists like Shane van Gisbergen have evolved into full-time threats, and Busch’s once-fearsome grip on these events has gradually loosened.

Now, the drought stretches over 79 races without a single road-course triumph, bleeding into the 2025 season. There were glimpses of hope like solid runs earlier in the year

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