The echoes of the winless 2024 season haunted Kyle Busch and the No. 8 team as they entered 2025. After an offseason that included a reshuffling of Richard Childress Racing’s technical staff, Busch found early momentum, including a strong finish of 5th at Circuit of the Americas. But aside from that, the team has still been far from form, like his three-win 2023 season. Amidst this, good news about internal changes coming up for the 2026 season signals a much-needed upturn for Rowdy.
Denny Hamlin also noted the need for a change for Busch and his team, stating earlier this year, “I think he needed a change. I think all parties kind of need a change, and certainly Kyle’s going through it right now. Certainly, the performance is not there. I am a believer that Kyle Busch still has the abil