Kyle Busch has always been NASCAR’s fire-breathing dragon, known for his all-in, edge-of-control driving style that earned him two championships and over 60 Cup wins. However, the arrival of the Next Gen car has presented a new challenge—a fundamentally different machine that has clipped his wings and forced him to confront a much tighter setup window and unforgiving handling characteristics. Unlike previous generations with more room for error, the Next Gen’s aerodynamic design and stiff, precise handling demand a more measured approach. Busch’s aggressive style, once a major advantage, seems to have become a liability in this new era.

Where Busch once dominated with raw aggression, the stats now tell a tougher story: since the Next Gen debuted in 2022, wins have been scarce, and 2025 h

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