RCR Retires the No. 8 After Kyle Busch’s Death With Emotional Plan as Team Keeps It for Busch’s Son
Richard Childress Racing has decided to retire the No. 8 in honor of Kyle Busch, who passed away at the age of 41. The team will switch to the No. 33 for upcoming races, while reserving the No. 8 for Busch's son, Brexton. This decision reflects the team's history of honoring its drivers after their passing, similar to the retirement of the No. 3 after Dale Earnhardt's death in 2001.
- ▪Kyle Busch died unexpectedly at the age of 41, prompting Richard Childress Racing to retire the No. 8.
- ▪The team will now use the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with Austin Hill driving.
- ▪RCR plans to reserve the No. 8 for Busch's son, Brexton, when he is ready to race.
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