Richard Childress knew Kyle Busch had big plans, just like Dale Earnhardt Sr. did
- On Saturday, Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing, held a news conference at Michigan International Speedway to address the death of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, having originally planned to announce a contract extension for 2027.
- After severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, Busch died on May 21 at age 41. Childress recalled their final conversation on May 19, noting they were "excited about the future" before the sudden tragedy.
- Busch won more than 200 races across NASCAR's three national series and ranks ninth on the all-time Cup wins list. Childress believes he should enter the NASCAR Hall of Fame immediately.
- NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Austin Hill will remain in the No. 33 car for the rest of the season to avoid burdening the team with driver changes.
- Childress is saving the stylized No. 8 logo for Busch's 11-year-old son, Brexton Busch, for his future racing career. The loss echoes Childress's experience with Dale Earnhardt's fatal 2001 Daytona 500 crash.
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Richard Childress Makes 1st Comments on Kyle Busch’s Unexpected Death: ‘I Just Feel So Bad’
Richard Childress spoke out for the first time following his NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s shocking death at age 41. “Kyle will go down in history as one of the greatest race drivers that’s ever been,” Childress, 80, told reporters at the Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, June 6, per the Associated Press. “His legacy is that he was a man that a lot of people thought he was tough to deal with, and that he wouldn’t last long. He is a man t…
NASCAR: Kyle Busch's No. 8 Future Takes Unexpected Turn as Richard Childress Sets Direction for Austin Hill and Brexton Busch
Richard Childress has provided the clearest update yet on the future of Richard Childress Racing following Kyle Busch’s death. Speaking at Michigan International Speedway, Childress confirmed the team’s immediate plans for the No. 33 car and explained why Kyle Busch’s iconic No. 8 will remain out of competition for the foreseeable future.Childress’ public comments for the first time since Busch’s death in late May addressed the team’s future rat…
Car Owner Richard Childress Makes Heartbreaking Announcement About Kyle Busch After NASCAR Driver's Tragic Death
Richard Childress and Kyle Busch hug NASCAr The NASCAR world is still hurting after the tragic, sudden passing of superstar driver Kyle Busch in May, following a bout with pneumonia. On Saturday, Busch’s team owner, Richard Childress, spoke with members of the media for the first time since his death and made an interesting announcement about Busch’s plans for 2027. The two-time Cup Series champion first joined Richard Childress Racing in 2023 a…
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Richard Childress had hoped to reveal Busch extension at MIS
This weekend at Michigan International Speedway is very different than Richard Childress expected it to be.
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