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Kyle Busch was, is, and will be one of the most divisive personalities that NASCAR has witnessed. Among the most successful drivers this century, he created a legacy for himself like none other. He won the Cup Series twice, in 2015 and again in 2019. But with hints of a decline, it is time to celebrate that legacy in the best manner possible.

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Busch began his Cup Series career with Hendrick Motorsports. While his performances were not bad, he wasn’t brilliant either – and was displaced by the entry of Dale Earnhardt Jr to the team.

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The making of Kyle Busch

That led to Busch moving to Joe Gibbs Racing, a team yet to find its mojo or win something of great consequence. But for both, Busch and JGR, this was the signing that would change everything. The next 15 years, from 2008 through 2022, were what defined Busch as a legend and JGR as a team with significant credentials.

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The ride wasn’t smooth; it hardly ever is in NASCAR. But Busch won, and he won big. 2 Cup Series titles, alongside other great seasons put him up there with the best. Like all great stories, this one had an ending too.

2022 was the season all of it came to a head. His primary sponsor, Mars & Wrigley, decided against renewing their partnership. JGR went one step further and announced that the season would be his last with the team.

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All that happened simply signified how his career had been. Meteoric rises accompanied by devastating falls – but the common thread always was Busch managing to stage a comeback.

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Now that he moves to Richard Childress Racing for the 2023 season, he has a chance to stage one more comeback. A fairytale ending to a storied career like his would make for great drama. 

Capturing his career on reel – the Rowdy movie

It’s clear how drama-filled and thrilling his career has been. The Rowdy movie captures Busch’s career. After having hit the theaters in June last year, Amazon Freevee will be streaming the movie for free from February 3 onward.

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Fans were ecstatic to see the update. For fans who followed Busch’s many rises and falls, it’s a chance to relive all that action. Fans who missed out, now have a chance to do it.

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The movie beautifully puts through one of the most thrilling careers of NASCAR. A chance to stream it for free is the best gift Rowdy Nation could have asked for this New Year.

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Abhay Tyagi

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Abhay Tyagi is a Formula 1 and NASCAR author at EssentiallySports. Although he has completed his undergrad in Law and Management, he has confidently ventured into the exciting field of sports journalism. With a special affinity for Engineering and Speed, Abhay has always found the world of Motorsports quite exhilarating. Having been an avid follower of Motorsports for over 5 years now, he is an ardent supporter of Max Verstappen and hopes some other driver can soon challenge the Flying Dutchman so that the sport stays thrilling. Other than rooting for Verstappen and Red Bull, he loves to watch Manchester United play, and on other days, you can find him listening to Bon Iver and The Paper Kites.

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