RCR will no longer use Kyle Busch's No. 8, plans to reserve it for Brexton Busch
Richard Childress Racing has decided to stop using Kyle Busch's No. 8 car number following his unexpected death. The team will instead use the No. 33 for the upcoming Coca-Cola 600 race. The No. 8 will be reserved for Busch's son, Brexton, when he is ready to race in NASCAR.
- ▪Kyle Busch passed away suddenly at the age of 41.
- ▪Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 car in the Coca-Cola 600 instead of the No. 8.
- ▪RCR has stated that the No. 8 will be reserved for Brexton Busch in the future.
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