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The NASCAR Cup series season was six races old and a theme was already developing for Kyle Busch. “A lot of missed potential,” Busch said at the end of March. Unfortunately for the two-time series …
The NASCAR Cup Series season was six races old, with a clear theme emerging for Kyle Busch. Despite his two-time series champion status, Busch acknowledged a sense of missed potential as early as March. Fast forward to early July, and Busch’s No. 8 Richard Childress Racing team has faced fluctuations in standings and inconsistent results. Weekends have seen a mix of challenges for Busch, from lacking speed and balance in his Chevrolet to facing misfortune despite having a competitive car. Busch expressed difficulty coping with the ongoing disappointments, emphasizing the need to persevere and strive for victory both before and during the playoffs. Currently 17th in the championship standings and 19th on the playoff grid, Busch faces the daunting prospect of missing out on a postseason berth for the first time in the elimination era. Acknowledging the past successes that masked present struggles, Busch highlighted the team’s intermittent speed and finishes that fail to meet expectations. With recent changes in leadership and a commitment to improvement, Busch and Richard Childress Racing aim to elevate their performance to match the success of other Chevy teams, particularly Hendrick Motorsports.
