Kyle Busch‘s arrival at Richard Childress Racing has brought back a sense of hope for a return to past glory days. The driver behind the #8 Chevrolet has already proven his dominance, claiming three victories this season. But Busch’s impact on the team goes beyond his skill behind the wheel.
Everyone considers Richard Childress‘s move to sign Kyle Busch in at the opportune moment to be a smart and successful one. However, his grandson has also played an integral part in the team’s resurgence. By getting Busch to sign with Childress, Austin Dillon created a huge opportunity for his team to relive the glorified age when Kevin Harvick used to be at the head of the RCR pack.
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Contrasting styles: Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon’s partnership driving success
When looking at the contrasting driving styles of Busch and Dillon, it’s almost a chalk-and-cheese situation. While Busch dominates the track almost effortlessly, Dillon still has much to learn from his teammate and grandfather. Despite his driving skills not being at par with Busch, his unwavering support and ongoing partnership with Busch have proved crucial in elevating Richard Childress Racing to the level of performance it is demonstrating today.
During a recent interview with Frontstretch, Dillon spoke about his admiration for his teammate and hero. When asked, “You feel like you’re trending back in that direction [Kevin Harvick era] now?” Dillon replied, “Yeah, I think … you know RCR has done a good job. Obviously, Kyle’s had a great season so far … three wins! The #3 team has struggled a bit with our finishes and being where we want to be, but we’ve had some solid runs.”
The 2017 Coca-Cola 600 Winner also spoke about how they would have had a solid shot at the Chicago street race if it were not for his late-race crash. He did mention, however, that overall, RCR has been showing great speed and track record.
The current success of Richard Childress Racing serves as a reminder of the formative years when Harvick joined back in 2001.
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Full Circle: Richard Childress and Kevin Harvick reunite for a sentimental Atlanta Cup race
Kevin Harvick’s NASCAR career is coming to a close at the end of this season, and the veteran driver is determined to deliver a magnificent finale. As the Atlanta Cup Race’s grand marshal, Richard Childress got Harvick’s #3 car out of the garage. As a tribute to Harvick’s legendary career, the #3 was the pace car in the Quaker State 400.
Harvick secured his first Cup Series victory for RCR filling the seat vacated by the tragic death of Dale Earnhardt in renumbered #29 Chevrolet. Then, for 13 years (2001–2013), Harvick drove for RCR and lead the team to multiple Cup Series race wins.
As Harvick’s career comes to a close, the race in Atlanta holds special significance. Harvick aims to obtain a win at this short-superspeedway to not only mark an appropriate farewell but also get into the 2023 playoffs. To add to the excitement, Richard Childress will be behind the wheel of the pace car for the event.
Childress recently expressed his admiration for Harvick, saying that if his drivers cannot obtain a victory in Atlanta, he would love to see Harvick do it. If this happens, he will be the first one to join Harvick in the winner’s circle to celebrate.
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