By Adam Carabine
Richard Childress Racing (Cup Series)
Two full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series
Car No. 3
Austin Dillon
2024 Stats
Austin Dillon has been in this ride since 2014
Final Standings Position – 32nd
Best 2024 Finish – P1 at Richmond
Points – 493
Average Finish – 22.53
Career Cup Series Stats
Starts – 408
Wins – 5
Best Career Season Finish Position – 11th, 2017, 2020 and 2022 with RCR
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Car No. 8
Kyle Busch
2024 Stats
Kyle Busch was in this ride last season as well
Final Standings Position – 20th
Best 2024 Finish – P2 at Daytona and Darlington
Points – 766
Average Finish – 18.31
Career Cup Series Stats
Starts – 714
Wins – 63
Best Career Season Finish Position – 2x Champ, in 2015 and 2019 with Joe Gibbs Racing
2025 Hopes and Expectations
Richard Childress Racing took a stab when landing big-time free agent Kyle Busch two seasons ago, hoping he would elevate their program. However, whether he’s not accustomed to lesser equipment, or age is catching up with him, his 2024 season was underwhelming. Austin Dillon’s likely got this ride until he says he doesn’t want to race anymore, considering his grandfather owns the team, but his results have not been commensurate with that amount of leash. While he did earn a win last season, it was seen as such a dirty move that NASCAR removed his playoff eligibility as a result.
RCR will want Dillon to not make any waves, and Busch to find his way back to victory lane in order for 2025 to be a successful season.
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