Kyle Busch has never been shy about speaking his mind, and right now the whole sport is doing a lot of talking. With lawsuits flying, leaked texts making headlines, and the garage feeling more divided than ever, Rowdy is walking into 2026 with a brand-new voice on top of the pit box. This time with a new crew chief.

Jim Pohlman is the crew chief for the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevy in 2026, and he didn’t waste time sugar-coating what the next year might sound like.

Jim Pohlman isn’t scared of a little fire

Pohlman looked straight ahead and said the five words everyone already figured:

“There might be some spats.”

Jim Pohlman knows exactly who he’s climbing the ladder for. Kyle Busch is intense, competitive, and takes every tenth of a second personally. Pohlman says he sees a

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