Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch is a two-time Cup Series champion in 2015 and 2019, with 63 Cup wins placing him third on the all-time list. From Las Vegas, NV, Busch drives the No. 8 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing and holds a record 102 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victories. Rowdy is one of the most prolific winners in NASCAR history across all three national series, with a competitive fire and natural talent that make him a threat to win every time he straps in.
About Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch has never done anything quietly. With 63 Cup Series wins across 730 starts, the Las Vegas native has carved a legacy built on raw, unapologetic talent and an intensity that burns hotter than anyone else on the starting grid. Two Cup Series championships -- 2015 and 2019 -- frame a career defined by versatility and competitiveness. The 2015 title run was the stuff of legend, as Busch missed the first 11 races of the season with a broken leg and broken foot suffered at Daytona, then stormed back to win five of the remaining 25 races and claimed the championship at Homestead-Miami. It was the most improbable title run in modern NASCAR history, a testament to the sheer force of will that defines Busch as a competitor. His prowess extends beyond Cup -- Busch is the all-time wins leader in the Xfinity Series and a dominant force in Trucks as well, earning the nickname Rowdy for a driving style that blends aggression with an almost supernatural car control. Short tracks, intermediates, road courses, superspeedways -- there is no discipline where Busch cannot contend, and that versatility is what separates generational talents from merely great drivers. Critics have questioned his temperament, his on-track aggression, the way he wears every emotion on his sleeve. But those same qualities are what make Kyle Busch appointment television every Sunday. The sport is better when Rowdy is in the hunt.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Driver Profile 
Career Highlights
- 2x Cup Series Champion (2015, 2019)
- 63 career Cup wins
- 48 career pole positions
- 730+ career starts
- 230 career top-5 finishes
Prime years: 2017-2019 (avg score: 85/100)
23 Cup Series seasons analyzed
Performance Profile
2026 Season
Best Tracks
Kyle Busch's best track is Bristol Motor Speedway with 20 wins and a 11.7 average finish in 73 races.
| Track | Races | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Motor Speedway | 73 | 11.7 |
| Texas Motor Speedway | 71 | 9.9 |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway | 68 | 8.4 |
| EchoPark Speedway | 63 | 11.4 |
| Chicagoland Speedway | 32 | 9.5 |
Recent Results
Kyle Busch's most recent 20 race results across multiple series.
| Date | Series | Race | Start | Finish | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Cup | Go Bowling at The Glen | 21 | 8 | +13 |
| May 3 | Cup | Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY | 6 | 20 | -14 |
| May 1 | Trucks | SpeedyCash.com 250 | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Apr 26 | Cup | Jack Link's 500 | 34 | 10 | +24 |
| Apr 19 | Cup | AdventHealth 400 | 23 | 35 | -12 |
| Apr 12 | Cup | Food City 500 | 29 | 25 | +4 |
| Apr 10 | Trucks | Tennessee Army National Guard 250 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Mar 29 | Cup | Cook Out 400 | 34 | 24 | +10 |
| Mar 22 | Cup | Goodyear 400 | 8 | 21 | -13 |
| Mar 15 | Cup | Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube | 24 | 28 | -4 |
| Mar 8 | Cup | Straight Talk Wireless 500 | 29 | 17 | +12 |
| Mar 1 | Cup | DuraMax Grand Prix | 30 | 12 | +18 |
| Feb 22 | Cup | Autotrader 400 | 14 | 34 | -20 |
| Feb 21 | Trucks | FR8 208 | 3 | 1st | +2 |
| Feb 15 | Cup | Daytona 500 | 1 | 15 | -14 |
| Feb 12 | Cup | America 250 Florida Duel 1 | 1 | 18 | -17 |
| Nov 2 | Cup | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| Oct 26 | Cup | Xfinity 500 | 7 | 19 | -12 |
| Oct 12 | Cup | South Point 400 | 32 | 8 | +24 |
| Oct 5 | Cup | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | 28 | 12 | +16 |
Year-by-Year Results
Kyle Busch has competed in 20 combined seasons, with a career average finish of 13.5.
| Season | Series | Races | Wins | Avg Start | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cup | 13 | 0 | 19.54 | 20.54 |
| 2026 | Trucks | 3 | 1 | 5.67 | 3.67 |
| 2025 | Cup | 34 | 0 | 17.53 | 17.38 |
| 2025 | Trucks | 5 | 1 | 9.20 | 13.20 |
| 2024 | Cup | 29 | 0 | 15.34 | 15.90 |
| 2024 | Trucks | 5 | 2 | 4.60 | 10.20 |
| 2023 | Cup | 28 | 3 | 12.64 | 10.46 |
| 2023 | Trucks | 5 | 2 | 3.80 | 2.60 |
| 2022 | Cup | 28 | 1 | 11.54 | 12.54 |
| 2022 | Trucks | 5 | 1 | 3.00 | 3.20 |
| 2021 | Cup | 30 | 2 | 9.90 | 9.40 |
| 2021 | Trucks | 5 | 2 | 13.40 | 1.60 |
| 2020 | Cup | 32 | 1 | 10.06 | 11.81 |
| 2020 | Trucks | 5 | 3 | 6.20 | 5.20 |
| 2019 | Cup | 33 | 5 | 11.88 | 6.85 |
| 2019 | Trucks | 5 | 5 | 4.40 | 1.00 |
| 2018 | Cup | 34 | 8 | 7.18 | 7.06 |
| 2018 | Trucks | 5 | 2 | 2.60 | 5.40 |
| 2017 | Cup | 34 | 5 | 6.71 | 10.44 |
| 2017 | Trucks | 7 | 3 | 8.00 | 9.00 |
Season Performance Stats
NASCAR loop data -- avg running position, pass differential, driver rating, and more (2007-2022 Cup Series).
| Year | Rating | Avg Start | Avg Finish | Avg Run Pos | Pass Diff | Fast Laps | Laps Led % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86.60 | 13.00 | 16.60 | 14.70 | +356 | 390 | 9.10% |
| 2021 | 96.90 | 10.40 | 12.80 | 11.60 | +201 | 340 | 3.90% |
| 2020 | 93.00 | 9.90 | 13.90 | 12.20 | +83 | 437 | 5.40% |
| 2019 | 108.40 | 12.30 | 8.90 | 9.00 | +388 | 1066 | 15.60% |
| 2018 | 109.30 | 7.40 | 8.30 | 8.20 | +144 | 999 | 14.70% |
| 2017 | 108.60 | 7.20 | 11.50 | 8.90 | +57 | 1129 | 19.70% |
| 2016 | 104.90 | 9.60 | 11.50 | 9.30 | +145 | 743 | 13.90% |
| 2015 | 108.20 | 8.20 | 10.80 | 8.90 | +74 | 494 | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 89.20 | 13.10 | 17.60 | 16.30 | +4 | 276 | 4.60% |
| 2013 | 101.90 | 9.10 | 12.70 | 11.20 | +133 | 592 | 12.20% |
| 2012 | 101.50 | 10.20 | 13.30 | 11.20 | +105 | 635 | 14.60% |
| 2011 | 103.20 | 15.00 | 12.60 | 10.20 | +358 | 723 | 14.80% |
| 2010 | 98.20 | 15.80 | 14.00 | 11.90 | +335 | 648 | 12.00% |
| 2009 | 97.80 | 12.30 | 15.40 | 12.40 | +141 | 398 | 11.30% |
| 2008 | 103.90 | 11.90 | 12.50 | 11.60 | +193 | 707 | 16.20% |
| 2007 | 97.80 | 15.00 | 14.10 | 12.40 | +500 | 426 | 6.20% |
NR-Rating Elo Ratings
Related Drivers
| Name | Relation |
|---|---|
| Austin Dillon | Teammate |
| Austin Hill | Teammate |
| Jesse Love | Teammate |
| Anthony Alfredo | Same Mfr |
| Justin Allgaier | Same Mfr |
| A.J. Allmendinger | Same Mfr |
| Tyler Ankrum | Same Mfr |
| Josh Bilicki | Same Mfr |
| Alex Bowman | Same Mfr |
| Spencer Boyd | Same Mfr |
| Jeb Burton | Same Mfr |
| William Byron | Same Mfr |
Penalties & Infractions
| Season | Race | Fine | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cook Out 400 | ||
| 2025 | Las Vegas | ||
| 2023 | Daytona 500 | $100,000 | |
| 2023 | Martinsville | $50,000 | |
| 2022 | Pocono | ||
| 2022 | Knoxville (CWT) | $50,000 | |
| 2021 | Daytona Road Course | $50,000 | |
| 2021 | Nashville | $50,000 | |
| 2020 | Darlington | $50,000 | |
| 2019 | Charlotte | $100,000 | |
| 2019 | Bristol (NXS) | $50,000 | |
| 2019 | Las Vegas (CWT) | $25,000 | |
| 2018 | Charlotte | $100,000 | |
| 2017 | Chicagoland | $75,000 |