For over a decade, Kyle Busch was one of NASCAR’s most consistent stars. During his tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing from 2008 to 2022, he never finished lower than 14th in the standings and won at least one race every season. He captured two Cup Series championships- 2015 and 2019, and built a reputation as a reliable winner. That 15-year stretch of dominance makes his current struggles all the more striking.

The shift came when Busch left Gibbs for Richard Childress Racing in 2023. His debut season showed flashes of success, including three wins, but the career-long stability didn’t follow. Since then, he’s struggled to stay inside the top 20 in points, prompting questions about whether the Next Gen car has blunted his edge, or if RCR lacks the tools to restore his championship form. These

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