Kyle Busch has been highly critical of NASCAR’s new generation package for a significant amount of time. Since the introduction of the new cars in 2022, one of the most talked-about topics has been the package used on short tracks. The new car has struggled to deliver exciting races on these tracks due to issues with traffic, a lack of passing opportunities, and minimal tire degradation. NASCAR has made several attempts to improve the racing on these tracks, but so far, nothing has been successful.
According to the two-time NASCAR Cup champion, the new package has turned out to be much worse than expected. He is extremely frustrated with how it has affected his performance and has expressed his disappointment. When asked what could be done to improve racing on short tracks, Busch refused to provide an explanation, believing that NASCAR would not take any action.
Busch’s criticism is not solely based on the poor performance of the short track package. His results with RCR on these tracks have been underwhelming, with the No. 8 Chevy team failing to secure a top-20 finish in any short-track races this season, despite participating in three of them. The veteran driver seems to be overwhelmed by the disappointments he has faced.
RCR had a promising start to the season but has since struggled to field competitive cars. Busch is currently in 13th place in the points standings and is focused on scoring solid points. Their primary goal right now is to not worry about points and instead focus on making their program more competitive.
For the race at Martinsville, Busch qualified in 11th place and hopes to use this as a stepping stone for the rest of the season. A strong top-5 finish or even a win at this iconic short track, which he hasn’t achieved since 2017, would position Busch as a serious contender for the championship.