RCR has signed Kyle Busch into a 1-year extension
After 20 straight years with Joe Gibbs Racing, Kyle Busch went looking for a new ride ahead of the 2023 NASCAR season.
He signed a three-year deal with Richard Childress Racing. That deal was set to expire at the end of this season.
Now, the can has been kicked down the road. Kyle Busch has signed a 1-year contract extension through the 2026 season.
He’ll join teammate Austin Dillon in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Richard Childress comments
“We’re proud to continue our relationship with Kyle Busch and remain focused on our shared goals of winning races and championships together,” said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing in the team release.
“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.”
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Kyle Busch comments
“It’s an honor to race for Richard Childress, our partners, and team Chevy fans,” said Busch.
“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, and I want to thank Richard for the steps he is taking to help put all of the necessary pieces into place to give us a legitimate shot at a championship.”
Busch has two NASCAR Cup Series championships and 63 race wins.
Kyle Busch set a timeline on his career
Earlier this month, Kyle Busch discussed retirement and goals in the coming years.
“If I got four more years left, lets just say, I’d like to run five more year because that will put me in the bracket of age with then Brexton,” Kyle Busch stated via Actions Detrimental.
“If I can get above 70 [wins], that would be perfect.”
“For anybody really, with this Next Gen car and everybody wrecking on final restarts and all this B.S. If you can have a three or four races win season and make it to the championship 8, that is a good season.”
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