RCR will no longer use Kyle Busch's No. 8, plans to reserve it for Brexton Busch
Austin Hill will driving the No. 33 in this weekend's Coca-Cola 600, and the No.
Motorsport photo Richard Childress Racing has made the decision to change the number on the side of what was supposed to be Kyle Busch's 2026 Coca-Cola 600 entry. The 41-year-old NASCAR legend died suddenly on Thursday , and the shock and grief that has followed is overwhelming. RCR announced that Austin Hill will drive the entry meant for Busch in this weekend's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but it will not be the No.
8 Chevrolet. The team will utilize the No. 33, and the No.
8 will not return to the track ... unless Kyle's currently 11-year-old son Brexton Busch one day wants to use it. Busch's final three Cup Series wins came with the No.
8, all during the 2023 season. "Richard Childress Racing has elected to suspend use of the No. 8 and will run the No.