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Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Career on the Brink? Why 2025 Is a Make-or-Break Season for ‘Rowdy’

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
February 9, 2025
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Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Career on the Brink? Why 2025 Is a Make-or-Break Season for ‘Rowdy’

Feb 1, 2025; WInston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) wrecks during the heat races for the Clash at Bowman Gray at Bowman Gray Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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For nearly two decades, Kyle Busch was one of NASCAR’s most dominant drivers—a two-time Cup champion with 231 career victories across all three national series. But fast forward to 2025, and Busch is staring down the most uncertain season of his career.

The numbers don’t lie. Busch suffered through a brutal 2024 campaign, snapping his 19-year win streak and finishing outside the top 15 in points for the first time since 2005.

Now, with his contract at Richard Childress Racing (RCR) set to expire after 2025, Busch’s NASCAR future is officially in limbo.

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Is this the beginning of the end for one of NASCAR’s most polarizing stars, or can Rowdy turn things around before it’s too late?


A Disastrous Start to 2025: A Sign of More Trouble?

Busch entered the new season desperate for a fresh start, but his performance at the Clash at the Coliseum didn’t exactly inspire confidence.

🚨 Finished 4th in his heat race—promising.
🚨 Fell to 15th in the main event—disappointing.

This wasn’t the statement race he needed, and it only fueled speculation that Busch’s best days might be behind him.


Contract Uncertainty: The Clock Is Ticking

According to NASCAR analyst Eric Estepp, Busch’s RCR contract situation is already a hot topic in the garage.

“Kyle Busch originally signed a two-year deal with RCR with a team option for 2025, which they exercised. But that would suggest that Kyle Busch is now in a contract year with no sure thing planned for 2026.”

That means every race in 2025 is an audition—for RCR or any other team that might consider signing him.

And at 40 years old, Busch has a lot more to prove than just his ability to win races.

“His job is to convince not only RCR but other top teams in the garage that he’s still got it,” Estepp added.


If RCR Walks Away, Where Could Busch Go?

If Busch can’t turn things around, RCR may decide to part ways, leaving him without a ride for 2026.

So, where could he end up?

🔹 23XI Racing – A Toyota reunion? Maybe. But would Denny Hamlin want Busch after their past tensions at JGR?
🔹 Stewart-Haas Racing – If SHR wants a veteran leader, Busch could fit, but the team’s future is uncertain.
🔹 Trackhouse Racing – A wildcard option, but they seem focused on younger talent.
🔹 Kaulig Racing – A step down from RCR, but a team that could use Busch’s star power.

Of course, if Busch doesn’t prove he can still win, top teams may not be interested at all.


Could a Daytona 500 Win Save Rowdy?

There is one scenario where Busch could silence all doubters in an instant—winning the Daytona 500.

The only major Cup race missing from his resume, a Daytona win would:
✅ End his 57-race winless streak
✅ Give RCR reason to extend him
✅ Put him back in the championship conversation

Could Rowdy finally break through at The Great American Race and rewrite his narrative?


Can Kyle Busch Save His Career?

Right now, 2025 is shaping up to be the most critical year of Kyle Busch’s career.

🚨 If he wins races and returns to form, he could earn a new contract with RCR—or another top-tier team.
🚨 If he struggles again, he could face the same fate as past stars who faded into irrelevance.

Is Kyle Busch’s NASCAR career on the brink, or can he still pull off a comeback?

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