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Richard Childress spoke at Michigan about Kyle Busch's near-finalized 2027 extension with RCR, a deal that was never signed; the day took on a somber tone following Busch's death as Childress reflected on Busch's legacy, outlined Austin Hill’s continued drive in the No. 8/33, and said the No. 8 would be preserved for Brexton Busch.
Richard Childress said Austin Hill will continue to drive the No. 33 Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, with the same sponsor lineup as the No. 8. The announcement, made at Michigan International Speedway after Kyle Busch’s passing, frames Hill’s ride as the team’s plan for 2026 and echoes past GM driver transitions.
Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at age 41 after a medical evaluation found that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, causing rapid and overwhelming complications. In his honor, Richard Childress Racing retires the No. 8 for the remainder of 2026 and debuts the No. 33 Chevrolet driven by Austin Hill, with tributes flowing across NASCAR garages.
Brexton Busch, 11, paid a heartbreaking tribute to his father, Kyle Busch, by updating his Instagram profile picture to a hug with the late NASCAR champion after his sudden death at 41. Kyle Busch reportedly died after becoming unresponsive while using a racing simulator at a Charlotte, NC facility. In response, Richard Childress Racing suspended the use of Kyle Busch’s No. 8 in the interim, as Brexton’s family and the racing world mourn the loss; Brexton had celebrated his birthday just days earlier, and Kyle Busch’s last professional victory occurred the prior Friday in the Craftsman Truck Series.
In the wake of Kyle Busch’s sudden death at 41, Richard Childress Racing said the No. 8 car, long associated with Busch, will not be used again until his 11-year-old son Brexton takes over; the team will instead campaign the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond as a tribute, underscoring Busch’s impact as one of NASCAR’s most decorated drivers and signaling a planned family succession for the No. 8.
One of NASCAR's L-R prototypes, developed in the 1980s for road racing, is set to be auctioned off in January. The L-R car was lighter and shorter than existing Cup Series machinery, with the intention of creating a series that raced on road courses and street circuits. Although the series never materialized, the prototype is now up for auction along with other NASCAR memorabilia.
Austin Hill secured the pole position for the Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway, with Sheldon Creed starting second. Hill's lap of 182.719 mph earned him his third pole of the season and his second at Daytona. Trevor Bayne and Jeb Burton also made notable qualifying runs, while Ward Burton's throwback scheme will start at the rear due to inspection violations. The race is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Kyle Busch and crew chief Randall Burnett have won three races this season, tying for the most victories. Burnett has won six times in the last 34 races, and the pairing of Busch and Burnett has been one of the key storylines of the Cup season. Tyler Reddick, who has won three of the last five events on road courses, is teaching his son the importance of having the proper attitude. Aric Almirola's future plans are "fluid," and he emphasized the importance of family and not sacrificing it for chasing more money and trophies. NASCAR has fined teams more than $1 million for technical infractions this season, and there are 10 different winners after 15 races, with the top eight in points separated by 44 points.
Kyle Busch and crew chief Randall Burnett have won three races this season, tying for the most victories. Burnett has won six times in the last 34 races, and his victories have come at a variety of tracks. Tyler Reddick enters Sunday’s Cup race at Sonoma Raceway as one of the favorites, having won three of the last five events on road courses, including earlier this season at Circuit of the Americas. Aric Almirola's future plans are "fluid," and he emphasized the importance of family in his decision-making process. NASCAR has fined teams over $1 million in technical infractions this season.
Kyle Busch won his third NASCAR Cup Series race of the season at Gateway, leading the final 60 laps and holding off several challengers on late-race restarts. Busch's victory was his first at the 1.25-mile oval after losing the inaugural Cup event there last year. Meanwhile, substitute driver Corey LaJoie finished 21st in the Hendrick Motorsports car he was driving in place of the suspended Chase Elliott, while Erik Jones' front tire changer Thomas Hatcher was taken to hospital after a pit road incident.
Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, his second win of the season and the fifth victory for the No. 8 team in the last 29 races. Richard Childress Racing looks to become one of the prominent Cup teams again, and Busch's win could change that this season. Ryan Blaney finished second for the second consecutive race at this track, while his friend Bubba Wallace wrecked after blocking Blaney, allowing Busch to take the lead before the caution waved to end the race.
NASCAR made several changes to the results of the GEICO 500 race at Talladega Superspeedway, with 12 drivers seeing their results modified. Five drivers moved up and seven dropped back, with Rick Ware Racing’s Riley Herbst benefiting the most by picking up five positions. Tyler Reddick was the big loser, dropping three spots. The standings have also changed as a result of the modifications.
Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, his second win of the year. Ryan Blaney finishes second for the second consecutive race at the track. Richard Childress Racing's Chris Buescher comes in third and Brad Keselowski fifth, giving the team an excellent Sunday. Michael McDowell, Ryan Preece, and Kyle Larson are among the losers of the race. Busch's win marks a significant change in his career since last August, when he revealed how much issues on and off the track wore on him.
Kyle Busch's level of preparedness and feedback in meetings have made an impact on Richard Childress Racing and its aligned teams. Sunday's NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway marks the final race in NASCAR's five-race trial with the expanded restart zone. Greg Ives will serve as the crew chief for Alex Bowman this weekend at Atlanta. Ty Gibbs is no longer going back-and-forth between the Xfinity and Cup Series, allowing him to concentrate on preparing for Cup events. The two Atlanta races last year combined for 24 cautions, and at least 30 cars were involved in accidents in both races.