CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch will remain with Richard Childress Racing through next season, the team announced Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The team stated that it picked up the option on Busch’s current contract. RCR also confirmed it will have two Cup cars next season.

Two-time Cup Series champion agrees to a one-year extension through 2026 to stay in the No. 8 RCR Chevrolet for 2026 and beyond.

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,