Don’t Blame RCR – Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Decline Has Deeper Roots Kyle Busch's winless streak has extended to 83 races, but is Richard Childress Racing at fault for his underperformance in the Cup Series

The news sent shockwaves. When Kyle Busch announced his move to Richard Childress Racing in 2022, NASCAR experienced a seismic shift. After all, ‘Rowdy’ had been the face of Joe Gibbs Racing for nearly 15 years at that point.

Had it not been for the sponsorship troubles, the move wouldn’t have been possible. Naturally, as a two-time Cup Series winner, the expectations were high for Busch when he switched to the No. 8 team, with many thinking that RCR’s rich history would help the driver get back on top after a few years of lacklustre results. Fast forward to the present day, and that optimism has largely worn off.

Results have been hard to come by for Kyle Busch at Richard Childress Racing, with just three wins in the No. 8 Chevy in nearly 100 races. Sure, there have been flashes of pote