Richard Childress Racing drew emotional reactions from fans after unveiling their latest Kyle Busch tribute. The team shared a new paint scheme for the No.33 Chevrolet, featuring Busch’s signature bow on the hood.
Austin Hill took over after Busch’s passing and currently drives the No.33 Chevy. RCR previously announced that the late driver’s No.8 entry was retired and kept in reserve for Busch’s son, Brexton.
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RCR shared the new paint scheme on X with a short promo clip. The livery also features a shoutout for Busch and his wife Samantha’sBundle of Joy Fund, a non-profit initiative that helps couples with IVF and fertility treatments.
Here are some fan reactions to the reveal:
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Brexton Busch continues to honour his father’s legacy and drove a neon-green No.18 Legends car at the Charlotte Summer Shootout. Notably, the 11-year-old got to drive alongside Kyle Busch in the No.18 title-winning car in 2018.
Ryan Blaney runs Kyle Busch tribute helmet at Iowa
Aug 9, 2026; Newton, Iowa, USA; Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney (12) wore a special helmet during the IOWA CORN 350 POWERED BY ETHANOL painted with images of the late NASCAR star Kyle Busch who died on May 21, 2026 at Iowa Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Ryan Blaney surprised fans with a tribute helmet in honour of Kyle Busch at Iowa. He donned a yellow M&M-themed helmet with snapshots from Busch’s milestone wins.
Reflecting upon the tribute, Blaney spoke to reporters and said,
“I think helmets are a unique thing in our sport, we kind of get to design them, a lot of them have special meaning. And this is kind of my best way of showing my respect towards Kyle Busch and respect to the Busch family.”
Ryan Blaney nabbed the pole start and went on to lead the most laps before settling for a third-place finish. His helmet featured Kyle Busch’s Bristol weekend sweep, his two championships, his first Busch win, first Cup win, 100th O’Reilly win, 200th NASCAR win, and his Brickyard win.
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Busch’s last win came just a week before his tragic passing. He won a Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway. The former champion lost his life to severe pneumonia and complications with sepsis. He’s survived by his wife, Samantha, and two kids, Brexton and Lennix Key Busch.
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