Randall Burnett is out as Kyle Busch's crew chief sooner than he expected.

Days after Burnett revealed that he would leave Busch's No. 8 Chevrolet team after the season to become the crew chief for Connor Zilisch next season, Richard Childress Racing announced on Wednesday that Burnett would be replaced effective immediately.

Andy Street is taking over as Busch's crew chief beginning with the Sunday race at Charlotte Motor Speedway's Roval.

RCR added in a statement, "Burnett will continue contributing in a support role with the organization through the end of the season."

Burnett has been the No. 8 car's crew chief since 2020, working the first three of those seasons with driver Tyler Reddick.

Busch has been behind the wheel of the No. 8 Chevrolet since 2023. In his first season with

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