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Kyle Busch Faces a Pivotal 2025 NASCAR Season: Will RCR Step Up or Risk Losing Their Star Driver?

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
January 22, 2025
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Kyle Busch Faces a Pivotal 2025 NASCAR Season: Will RCR Step Up or Risk Losing Their Star Driver?

Oct 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) meets with driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during qualifying for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Busch’s 2024 NASCAR Cup Series campaign was a season to forget. For the first time in his illustrious career, Busch failed to notch a single race win, snapping a remarkable 19-year streak of consecutive seasons with at least one victory. This uncharacteristic performance has raised significant questions about the future of the two-time champion at Richard Childress Racing (RCR) as he enters the final year of his contract.

2024: A Season of Near-Misses and Frustrations

While Busch’s stat sheet from 2024 might look grim, the season wasn’t without its flashes of competitiveness. The No. 8 RCR Chevrolet came agonizingly close to victory on multiple occasions, including a heart-pounding three-wide finish at Atlanta, a near-miss at the Daytona fall race, and a competitive showing at the Southern 500. Despite these efforts, the lack of wins and persistent inconsistencies overshadowed the positives, leaving Busch visibly frustrated.

At 39, Busch knows his prime years are limited. He’s made it clear that he wants to compete for wins and championships, not simply help a team find its footing. His mounting frustration was evident throughout 2024, and as Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass pointed out, Busch’s future at RCR could become a major storyline if the team doesn’t improve early in 2025.

RCR Under Pressure

RCR has already undergone a significant overhaul on the competition side, signaling their intent to rebound. However, with Busch in the final year of his contract, the stakes are higher than ever. Delivering consistent speed and results from the No. 8 car in the first few months of the season will be critical—not just for Busch’s championship hopes but for RCR’s long-term stability.

Pockrass highlighted the importance of RCR’s performance in retaining their star driver:

“If they perform well off the start, you think, okay, he’s gonna stay. But if they struggle, what is he going to feel about how much he is going to look, and where does he end up? I think that will be a big storyline, especially by the time you go to April or May.”

The Silly Season Spotlight

Busch’s potential departure could send shockwaves through the NASCAR paddock. As one of the sport’s most accomplished drivers, his availability would undoubtedly attract interest from other teams, particularly those looking to bolster their roster with a proven winner. While Pockrass mentioned drivers like Daniel Suarez and Alex Bowman potentially being on the hot seat, he emphasized that Busch’s future remains the most compelling storyline heading into 2025.

What’s at Stake for Busch and RCR

For Busch, 2025 represents an opportunity to reclaim his winning ways and prove that his 2024 struggles were an anomaly. For RCR, it’s about showing they can build a program capable of competing with NASCAR’s elite teams. If the team falters early, Busch may explore other opportunities, leaving RCR scrambling to fill the void left by one of the most talented drivers in the sport’s history.

As the Daytona 500 approaches, all eyes will be on Busch and RCR to see if they can rise to the occasion. One thing is certain: by April or May, we’ll have a much clearer picture of whether Rowdy will remain with RCR—or if a seismic shift in NASCAR’s driver landscape is on the horizon.

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