🏁 Kurt Busch Keeps It Real on Kyle’s RCR Rollercoaster
As NASCAR heads into the Pocono weekend, former Cup champion Kurt Busch didn’t hold back when discussing his brother’s rocky spell lately at Richard Childress Racing (RCR).
“Yeah, I’m seeing the slump from the No. 8 car and the No. 3 car this year… You’re on top of your game one year, you come back next year and you’re like, ‘Why am I P20 on the board?’ It happens,” said Kurt during Amazon Prime Video coverage at Pocono .
Honesty from family
Their relationship clearly runs deep. Kurt is involved on many levels—not just monitoring Kyle’s performance, but actively lending support behind the scenes. “All the time,” he said of their racing conversations, particularly helping Kyle’s son Brexton with ride arrangements and sponsorship efforts .
Champion pep talk
Kurt knows the cycle of sport better than most. Reminding us that every athlete hits peaks and valleys, he stood by Kyle’s champ credentials: “Those things happen.” And while Kyle’s last Cup win dates back to June 4, 2023, at World Wide Technology Raceway, Kurt expressed unwavering confidence that his brother still has what it takes to rebound .
RCR’s uphill climb
This season hasn’t been easy for the No. 8 Chevy. Kyle left Joe Gibbs Racing for RCR in 2023, but despite flashes of speed—like strong runs at COTA and some impressive lap-leading—the results haven’t followed. RCR’s equipment and chemistry are still finding their rhythm .
Kyle himself admitted recently that RCR still trails the powerhouse Gibbs cars: he talked about struggling with grip and late-race handling, missing that final edge needed to convert runs into wins .
✅ Final Lap: Perspective and Potential
Kurt Busch’s perspective is both real and rooted in experience. He acknowledges the slump but recognizes it as a natural part of racing—even for champions. With a supportive brother and a historic team behind him, Kyle Busch appears poised not to stay down for long.
For fans of Rowdy Nation, it’s a reminder that every champion must navigate the lows before roaring back to form. This weekend at Pocono and beyond, Kyle’s rebound may be closer than ever.
