The Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway highlighted Ryan Blaney’s dominant run to his third victory of the 2025 season, but it also brought Kyle Busch’s frustrations into sharp focus. Busch, enduring a winless streak spanning 87 Cup Series races, saw another promising outing dissolve into chaos after a multi-car incident on Lap 117. With handling struggles and mounting pressure at Richard Childress Racing, the Loudon race became a flashpoint in a season marked by inconsistency, high expectations, and growing speculation about Busch’s future.
Key Highlights
- Kyle Busch’s 87-race winless streak continues after finishing 30th at New Hampshire.
- Multi-car wreck on Lap 117 involved Busch, Shane van Gisbergen, and Daniel Suarez.
- Crew chief Randall Burnett tried to guide Busch through the chaos during stage 2 restart.
- Busch reflected on handling issues and team adjustments in post-race comments.
- Ongoing pressure and team changes fuel speculation about Busch’s future at Richard Childress Racing.
Chaos Strikes at New Hampshire
The 301-lap Round of 12 opener at the Magic Mile featured Blaney leading 116 laps and edging Josh Berry by less than a second, but Busch’s day unraveled after a chain reaction in Turn 2. The incident stemmed from Brad Keselowski clipping Shane van Gisbergen’s left rear, spinning him and collecting Busch and Daniel Suarez. As his No. 8 Chevrolet returned with front-end damage, Busch vented over the radio:
“Run back in with the s–t, you get s–t on.” – Kyle Busch
Crew chief Randall Burnett attempted to navigate Busch through the wreck, calling out,
“Bottom’s covered, just top of 2, wreck in here, check up, stay high, it’s gonna be easy.” – Randall Burnett
Despite the guidance, the damage effectively ended Busch’s day, highlighting the fine line drivers walk between aggression and misfortune on the flat 1.058-mile oval.
Handling Issues and Team Struggles
Busch entered New Hampshire hoping to leverage his strong history at the track, with three career wins and 21 top-10s in 33 starts. Early handling problems, however, compounded frustrations. Busch explained in a Chevrolet NCS post-race report,
“The No. 8 Chevrolet struggled with no lateral grip as the race began, and while the entire Richard Childress Racing team was working to get us back to the front.” – Kyle Busch
Despite efforts to adjust the car, the wreck erased any momentum. Busch emphasized his team’s continued commitment:
“Our focus remains returning the No. 8 to victory lane, and we hope to do just that next weekend at Kansas Speedway.” – Kyle Busch
This candid reflection underlines how a season that promised potential has instead delivered repeated disappointments and mounting pressure.
Pressure and Future Speculation
Busch’s meltdown at New Hampshire is part of a broader narrative about his 2025 campaign, which has seen him average 18th-place finishes and struggle with vehicle consistency. Reports suggest crew chief Randall Burnett may depart Richard Childress Racing at season’s end, heightening uncertainty around Busch’s long-term plans. Analysts note,
“Kyle Busch is in the midst of a brutal winless streak, with his last win in the Cup Series coming over two years ago, despite six finishes in the top-10 and two inside the top-five.” – NASCAR report
Busch himself acknowledges the challenges ahead, stating,
“We have a long way to go to get RCR up front, but we’re working hard to get back in the mix on Sundays.” – Kyle Busch
Fans and insiders are monitoring every development, aware that a turnaround is necessary to stabilize both Busch’s season and the team dynamic at Richard Childress Racing.
News in Brief: Kyle Busch’s Radio Outburst at Loudon Caps Another Rough Day
Kyle Busch’s struggles continued at New Hampshire, finishing 30th after a multi-car wreck involving Shane van Gisbergen and Daniel Suarez on Lap 117. The incident unfolded during a stage 2 restart as crew chief Randall Burnett guided him through the chaos, but significant front-end damage ended the day early. Busch cited handling issues with the No. 8 Chevrolet, noting team efforts to adjust the car. The ongoing 87-race winless streak, coupled with potential crew chief changes, has fans and analysts speculating on his future.
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