Kyle Busch is determined to maintain his impressive 19-year win streak as the 2024 NASCAR season nears its end, but time is running out. With just four races left, the two-time Cup Series champion faces an uphill battle to keep his record alive. Busch has come agonizingly close to victory this season, yet still finds himself without a win in the Cup Series. The pressure is mounting as he strives to extend his remarkable streak, which began back in 2005.
Driving the #8 car for Richard Childress Racing, Busch has achieved at least one victory in each of the last 19 seasons, a feat that puts him ahead of NASCAR legends Richard Petty, David Pearson, and Jimmie Johnson. However, with no wins this year, questions loom about whether he can add another season to that record. As Busch heads into his home race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the urgency to secure a victory is palpable, drawing comparisons to his fight for a playoff spot earlier in the season.
Reflecting on the season’s missed opportunities, Busch acknowledged that the pressure to win now feels very similar to his push to make the playoffs. “We had a couple of second-place finishes, some close opportunities that didn’t quite come together,” he said. Those near-misses stung, and now Busch finds himself in a familiar but difficult position: needing to win to silence the doubters and keep his win streak alive. With only four races left, including this weekend’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Despite the challenges, Busch remains focused. He understands that, at this point in the season, it’s about executing each race as flawlessly as possible. “All you can do is try each week, go through the best you can, execute, and put yourself in the right spot to win. If it doesn’t happen, then you were beaten by others who were better,” he admitted. It’s a tough reality for a driver of his caliber, but Busch is determined to make the most of the remaining races.
Beyond this season, Busch is optimistic about the future of Richard Childress Racing. He revealed that the team has already started laying the groundwork for improvements in 2025. With key personnel changes and fresh ideas coming into play, Busch believes they will be in a stronger position next year. “There’s new key players joining us, and we’re hopeful that their insights will lead to faster cars and more success in 2025,” he said.
As the 2024 season wraps up with races at Homestead, Martinsville, and Phoenix, all eyes will be on Busch to see if he can secure that elusive win and keep his historic streak alive.
