Richard Childress Racing has elected to suspend use of the No. 8 and will run the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond. Kyle Busch was instrumental in the design of RCR’s stylized No. 8 and it has become synonymous with Kyle and an important symbol for his fans and the NASCAR industry. No one can carry it forward to the level that he did. The No. 8 is reserved and ready for Brexton Busch when he is ready to go NASCAR racing.
We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.
Incredibly sorry to pass along this unfathomably sad and shocking news: Kyle Busch, the winningest overall driver in NASCAR history, has died at age 41.
Shane van Gisbergen made up 29 seconds in 17 laps and then proceeded to finish 7 seconds ahead of second place and 16 seconds ahead of third place. What a show from Watkins Glen!
#NASCAR - When Shane van Gisbergen made his final pit stop of the day, he dropped from first to 26th. He then drove through the field of drivers trying to save fuel, erasing a 29-second deficit.
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FS1 just put out the official numbers for SVG's remarkable drive through the field:
Emerged in 26th place
Was 29.2 seconds back
Retook the lead in only 18 laps
Won by 7.3 seconds