When Kyle Busch shocked the NASCAR world by announcing, “I’ll be taking my talents to Welcome, North Carolina, to drive the No. 8 car starting in 2023,” the move was billed as a rebirth. Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, was supposed to carry Richard Childress Racing back to glory. But the reality? It hasn’t exactly gone according to script.

Since joining RCR, his stats have fallen flat compared to the powerhouse days at Joe Gibbs Racing. Busch’s last win came way back in June 2023, and after missing the playoffs entirely in 2024, he’s again flirting with disaster in 2025. The “Rowdy” magic feels more like a fading echo than a rallying cry. Yet, just when it seems the slump may stretch on, there’s a twist coming that can propel him into the playoffs. And it might not be entirely

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