Kyle Busch's No. 8 won't be used by RCR after death, reserved for son Brexton
Richard Childress Racing has announced that the No. 8 car number will be changed to No. 33 following the death of Kyle Busch. Busch passed away on May 21 after being hospitalized due to a severe illness. The No. 8 will be reserved for his son, Brexton Busch, when he is ready to race in NASCAR.
- ▪Kyle Busch died on May 21 after being hospitalized with a severe illness.
- ▪Richard Childress Racing will change the No. 8 car number to No. 33 for upcoming races.
- ▪The No. 8 is reserved for Busch's son, Brexton, who has been racing since the age of five.
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