Richard Childress Racing's NASCAR Cup Series lineup won't change for 2026. While Austin Dillon will continue to pilot the No. 3 Chevrolet, the team confirmed on Saturday that Kyle Busch has picked up an option in his contract to continue driving the No. 8 through 2026.
"We're really excited," said Childress, who won six driver's titles with Dale Earnhardt Sr. between 1986 and 1994. "You know, this is extending our contract for another year, and we're really excited. Kyle has been great to work with. Everybody had questions going in. I love a driver that doesn't like to lose. We've worked hard. We've got some exciting things coming up. He and I are both alike in one area - that we don't like to lose. We want to win races.
