Kyle Busch’s future with Richard Childress Racing has been hotly debated in recent months. With Richard Childress Racing struggling for speed, Busch needs a win before the Olympic break to qualify for the 2024 NASCAR playoffs. But will Busch make the jump to replace Corey LaJoie at Spire Motorsports in 2025? According to Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports, it’s unlikely Busch will replace LaJoie in Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 car in 2025.
The No. 8 driver is under contract through 2025 and is likely to return to Richard Childress Racing. Busch was one of the names mentioned alongside the No. 7 because of his ties to Spire Motorsports. Had Busch been out of contract, these discussions may have been different. Years that would normally be considered a driver’s best have simply been wasted as Richard Childress Racing struggles for speed. Busch really wants to compete for wins again at the highest level of NASCAR, but next year won’t be the same with Spire Motorsports.
Kyle Busch’s future with Richard Childress Racing receives a big update in 2024
Kyle Busch has no chance of making the playoffs at this point. Heading into the NBC Sports portion of the season, Busch is trailing Bubba Wallace by eight points for the final playoff spot. But is the Richard Childress Racing driver’s future secured in the No. 8 car? It appears Busch will remain with Richard Childress Racing. Catchfence’s Lee Spencer appeared as a guest on the Performance Racing Network to discuss Busch’s contract situation with Richard Childress Racing.
Man Spencer also commented on Busch’s relationship with Joe Gibbs Racing if he had not returned to Richard Childress Racing: “I heard that if (Kyle Busch) hadn’t had another year left on his contract, he might have been considered to return to Joe Gibbs Racing. I think that would have been phenomenal. ” “I asked Kyle Busch.
We knew there was an opening when the rumors started to fly, and that was even before the Stewart-Haas Racing thing happened. I asked him at Kansas Speedway, ‘What’s your contract situation next year?’ and he said, ‘I’m still under contract.’ He signed a two-year contract with an option, so I’ve talked to (Richard Childress’ management) about that.
I think if he hadn’t, he would have been right at the front of the line to return to Joe Gibbs Racing, but now there’s another spot open. ” “I asked Kyle Busch. We knew there was an opening when the rumors started to fly, and that was even before the Stewart-Haas Racing thing happened. I asked him at Kansas Speedway, ‘What’s your contract situation next year?’ and he said, ‘I’m still under contract.’ He signed a two-year contract with an option, so I’ve talked to (Richard Childress’ management) about that.
I checked. If he hadn’t, I think he would have been right at the front of the line to return to Joe Gibbs Racing, but now there’s another spot open. ” “I asked Kyle Busch. Spencer also believes Martin Truex Jr. will retire, which will leave an open spot for Silly Season. Busch seems safe at Richard Childress Racing, but it will be interesting to see what happens after the 2025 season.
