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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 04, 2022 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 04, 2022 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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I know u have been waiting for this. The Rowdy movie will b available on @AmazonFreevee Feb. 3! 🎬 pic.twitter.com/j6I4bKsATa
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) January 4, 2023
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.
This will be good!!! https://t.co/IwqU8gcetY
— Kelly (@kellys_022) January 5, 2023
Can’t wait! https://t.co/0tMf3TM1g1
— Gibby (@Cagibson2561) January 5, 2023
KING SHIT!!! https://t.co/j6NZZ0gjyf
— Christopher Yorty (@thechris_yorty) January 4, 2023
Movie night looking a little Rowdy-er https://t.co/LxSOkEecKM
— Pengo (@LandonSlagan) January 4, 2023
True bad ass https://t.co/LMFXqAHZoJ
— Josh Williams (@Josh6williams) January 4, 2023
For the longest time I rooted against you. But over the past few years you’ve become a different driver. JG did you wrong. I’ve decided to become a Kyle Busch fan this year. Looking forward to a great year from you. My family looking at me with raised eyebrows. I’m ready!!!
— MiK Ortega (@mikvegas) January 5, 2023
Need this ASAP https://t.co/HgjAdByE2N
— Colton Troxler (@Milly_Trox) January 4, 2023
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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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