**TLDR** — The fanbase is split right down the middle on whether RCR's crew chief shake-up will finally pull Kyle Busch out of his prolonged slump. A leading 34% of 389 voters said it's simply too early to tell, opting to wait and watch a few races before passing judgment, with one reader bluntly admitting RCR had to try something because the current situation is 'an embarrassment.' Another 33% backed the move with cautious optimism, arguing Busch 'can only improve' and reminding everyone he's still 'one of the best drivers ever.' But a near-equal 33% slammed the swap as a band-aid fix on a deeper problem, with critics insisting Busch 'needs an entirely new team' and that RCR's old-school approach is holding him back. Whether this is a genuine reset or window dressing, fans agree on one thing: the next handful of races will tell the real story.
Essentially Sports
Apr 30, 2026
Will the Crew Chief Change Have a Positive Impact for Kyle Busch?
34%
Hard to Tell, Will Need to Watch a Few Races
132
33%
Yes, He Can Only Improve His Performances
130
33%
No, RCR Has Opted for a Band-Aid Fix
127
389 readers voted
We asked readers to weigh in — 10 shared their take. Here’s what they said:
Reader Reactions
10
bm*ri*4@hotmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 12:25 PM EDT
I certainly hope so!!
ni**o**p**s@hotmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 4:19 PM EDT
busch is washed up has been
ma*k*4*5@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 11:36 PM EDT
jump ship team is old school////////
dp***s**i**9@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 11:53 AM EDT
KYLE BUSH IS GOING TO WIN MORE RACES PERIOD!!!!!!
mi****l***s****4@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 5:04 PM EDT
Let’s face it, he needs all the help he can get. As for the Biffle situation, I would not want to be the culprit involved. Can you imagine a bunch of southern red necks getting a hold of him? It wouldn’t be pretty. Once again thank you K.Harvick for telling S.Smith to put it where the sun don’t shine! ME
sp**4*m**n@hotmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 3:35 PM EDT
Got to try something! It's an embarrassment right now.
kd**i*h**6@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 3:13 PM EDT
Denny Hamlin running his crybaby mouth Again I hope spire drivers take crybaby every Chance they get.. don't want crybaby Hamlin to win any race. Just wreck Hamlin. Every race he complains.
ho***w***g***1@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 11:46 AM EDT
He needs an entirely new team!
ro**n*y**e@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 2:33 PM EDT
I haven't been a fan of Busch but I have to say he's one of the best drivers ever . And to have someone be so disrespectful to his driver as that , I say get his ass out of the box and let him sweet shop floors .
je**y**0**2@msn.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 7:29 PM EDT
A lot depends on how well they interact.