Kyle Busch has been lagging behind in recent races, struggling to secure a win and falling short of being a contender. Despite a promising debut season with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), where he achieved three victories, Busch’s performance has declined. In 2024, he had hoped for a fresh start, but things have only gotten worse for him.
The No:8 team has yet to win a race this season and has not been competitive in any of the races. With only one podium finish and an average finishing position of 16.625, Busch’s performance has been lacking. Particularly on short-track race weeks, where they were historically successful, the team faced significant challenges. Busch attributes this decline in form to RCR’s inadequate simulators.
In today’s racing landscape, simulator training is crucial for drivers to prepare for race weekends. If there are limitations with the simulator, it can negatively impact the driver’s performance week after week. Therefore, it is imperative for RCR to address the issues with their simulators and get their star driver back up to speed.
Pit crews and crew chiefs are indispensable in motorsports. However, Busch and his teammate have been facing problems since the beginning of the season, resulting in ruined races. This has put pressure on RCR’s management, leading to changes in the pit crews for both drivers.
RCR’s vice-president emphasized the necessity of these changes to improve their on-track performance. As a result, Busch now has an additional jackman to help address issues during pitstops, while his teammate Dillon has a new crew chief in the form of [name].
Currently, Busch is in 15th place in the standings and will need some extraordinary performances in the upcoming races to earn valuable points and secure his spot in the playoffs. However, there is still a long way to go before the end of the regular season, and the championship is up for grabs for all drivers.