NASCAR News: Latest Silly Season Buzz on Kyle Busch’s Future

TL;DR

Kyle Busch is likely to sign a new long-term contract with Richard Childress Racing, ending months of speculation about his future. Despite a winless streak of 105 races, both sides are expected to remain together.

Key points

Kyle Busch is speculated to sign a new contract with RCR
Busch has not won a Cup Series race in 105 races
He ranks 24th in NASCAR points standings

Kyle BuschRichard Childress Racing

Kyle Busch has been the subject of NASCAR silly season speculation for months, with many wondering if the future Hall of Famer will remain with Richard Childress Racing. What seemed to be a foregone conclusion is now no longer the case.

NASCAR reporter Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic reported that it’s now “increasingly likely” that Busch signs a new contract with RCR. The two sides are expect to “remain together” and eventually sign a long-term deal.

Busch has now gone 105 races without a Cup Series win and he currently ranks 24th in points, behind teammate Austin Dillon and just ahead of Erik Jones.

The issues resulted in RCR making another crew chief change for the No. 8 team, bringing in Andy Street to replace Jim Pohlman. It’s a move that has seemed to pay off, with Busch posting two top-10 finishes in the last three races, and it would’ve been three consecutive top-10s if not for his revenge against John Hunter Nemechek on the final lap at Texas.

There’s one other reason Busch might re-sign with RCR. Hendrick, Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Penske and 23XI Racing don’t want him and don’t view the 41-year-old as a clear upgrade over what they have. That leaves a return to RCR as potentially Busch’s best, of limited, options.