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Kyle Busch’s Winless Streak Continues: Is Richard Childress Racing to Blame?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 24, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

The alarm bells are ringing louder for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) following a disappointing performance by Kyle Busch at the Straight Talk Wireless 400 race. The two-time Cup Series champion, once renowned for blazing his way to the finish line, found himself in a predicament that has left many fans and experts questioning the efficacy of the RCR team.

Busch, who had previously tasted victory twice at the Homestead track in Florida and secured five top-five finishes, entered the race with high hopes. However, his expectations quickly crumbled. The RCR team’s performance has been under scrutiny for a while now, and Busch’s recent run did nothing to quell the growing concerns.

The No. 8 RCR team started the season on a promising note with Busch leading at Daytona, Atlanta, and the Circuit of the Americas. But their fortunes took a nosedive at the Homestead-Miami race. After starting 22nd, Busch found himself stuck, unable to make any significant headway. His struggles were so apparent that even his competitors found it difficult to lap him as he fought for 32nd place.

The dismal performance prompted NASCAR expert Eric Estepp to query, “Kyle Busch fans fill me in… why is he running 30th?” This question encapsulated the confusion and disappointment shared by many observers.

Following the race, Busch was quick to pin the blame on the car setup by crew chief Randall Burnett. Despite the disappointing results, Busch lauded his team’s effort, stating, “Certainly wasn’t the day we were looking for with our Bank OZK Chevrolet. We definitely missed the setup. Randall (Burnett, crew chief) and the guys kept working on it with every stop, and we were way better at the end.”

However, the NASCAR community was less forgiving. Richard Childress, the man behind RCR, found himself in the line of fire. Fans expressed their frustration at the team’s consistent underperformance. One fan pointed out that “RCR is bad. Very bad. Can’t fix the car to his liking.”

Before Busch’s induction in 2023, the RCR team had been marred by a lack of victories, a stark contrast to Dale Earnhardt’s 67 wins or Kevin Harvick’s 23. Consequently, some fans have attributed Busch’s current woes to the declining performance of the RCR team.

Busch, who now finds himself in a 63-race winless streak, recently hinted at a potential return to Joe Gibbs Racing. This speculation has brought the spotlight back onto the No. 8 team and their crew chief, Randall Burnett. Despite a promising start in 2023, the team’s performance has plummeted, leading to a growing clamor for a change in leadership.

Despite the mounting criticism, some fans pointed fingers at Busch himself, arguing that his performance has been in a steady decline. “He’s in permanent decline, and RCR can’t improve until Austin Dillon is fired,” one fan suggested.

The finger of blame seems to be pointing predominantly at Richard Childress Racing for Kyle Busch’s current predicament. The question that remains now is whether this winless streak will break anytime soon, or if it’s indeed “time to face reality,” as some fans suggest. Only time will tell if Childress and his team can turn things around and restore the glory days.

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