Richard Childress Racing announced Saturday it has picked up the option on Kyle Busch's contract, meaning the two-time Cup Series champion will be back with the team for the 2026 season.
The 40-year-old Busch is in the midst of the longest slump of his career, with his winless streak closing in on 70 races. Busch has won 63 Cup Series races since joining the circuit in 2003, but has not taken the checkered flag since St. Louis on June 4, 2023.
Still, Busch believes RCR will get things turned around soon.
"It's a great place to be, a great place to work and a great atmosphere - there is a lot of determination there from a lot of people to win," said Busch, who won Cup Series championships in 2015 and 2019.
Team owner Richard Childress said he felt like the organization let Busch down in 2024, his first season without a Cup Series win in his career.