Richard Childress Racing announced that the storied No. 8 car, which carried Kyle Busch to countless victories, will be set aside for the driver’s son.
Brexton Busch, 11, has already amassed more than 150 wins across Outlaw Karts, Micro Sprints and the Bandolero Bandits National Championship, highlighted by a Golden Driller triumph at the Tulsa Shootout.
The younger Busch made his Legends car debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Summer Shootout, winning in his fifth start, and this season will step up to full‑size stock cars in the JR Late Model division for Wilson Motorsports at Madera Speedway.
A Legacy Reimagined
Kyle Busch, who died at 41 after a brief hospitalization, spent his final three seasons with Richard Childress Racing after 15 years at Joe Gibbs Racing, capturing Cup championships in 2015 and 2019 and ranking ninth on the series’ all‑time win list with 63 victories.
Austin Hill will pilot the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing at Charlotte this weekend, filling the seat that was slated for Busch in the Coca‑Cola 600.
A Family’s Future in the Fast Lane
The move honors not only Busch’s on‑track achievements but also the personal story of a father who celebrated his son’s birthday just days before his passing, a moment now remembered by family and fans alike.
With Brexton poised to inherit the No. 8, the Busch family’s presence in NASCAR is set to continue, blending youthful talent with a legacy built over decades of competition.