What’s Happening?

In a recent interview, a NASCAR insider claimed that he thinks Spire Motorsports would like to “see what they could do” with former Cup Series champion Kyle Busch should he leave Richard Childress Racing after 2026.

While the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Silly Season has been rather quiet, the 2027 Silly Season is likely to be filled with the usual wild rumors and speculation due to the number of contracts set to expire.

Although we already know Kyle Busch’s plans for the 2026 season, his long-term future at Richard Childress Racing remains uncertain, meaning the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion could find himself seeking new opportunities in 2026.

The 40-year-old veteran had a strong start to his time at RCR in 2023, but since then, he has struggled to maintain that same level of performance. This has led to a 2026 season in which he will return to his ride, amidst continuing pleas from his fans to pursue other rides.

Interestingly enough, during a recent interview with Kevin Harvick on his podcast, Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports stated that he thinks Busch will return to victory lane. However, it might not be with RCR.

This news might delight fans of KFB, but the question is, what team could this be? Perhaps to the surprise of a few, Pockrass mentions that he thinks Chevrolet’s Spire Motorsports would “like to have him and see what they could do with him.”

“I think Kyle Bush wins again. I just don’t know whether it’s at RCR or not. And look, I think Spire would like to have him and see what they could do with him.” — Bob Pockrass

Spire and Busch already have a preexisting relationship, with Busch’s three Truck Series wins with the team being the most in its short history. Furthermore, the shop that Spire currently operates out of is the former site of the legendary Kyle Busch Motorsports.

Although neither party has spoken publicly about such interest, this scenario is particularly interesting given recent news about Spire’s long-term plans. But would the two go all in on a Cup Series ride given the chance?

Spire, Busch, and 2027?

Entering 2025, Spire Motorsports had made a case for the most interesting team in the Cup Series garage.

The team had overhauled its lineup, bringing in Michael McDowell and Crew Chief Travis Peterson to replace Zane Smith in the No. 71. At the end of 2024, they brought on Justin Haley, whom they were pairing with the newly signed 2014 Cup Series Crew Chief Rodney Childers.

While the team has not had a particularly bad year, 2025 could be called a disappointment. So far, the team has still failed to find victory lane, all while the No. 7 team has fallen short of expectations, with the team parting ways with Childers nine races into the season.

This led to news that Haley was also in the proverbial ‘hot seat’, and even though rumors about the team moving on from Haley have slowed as of late, fans are still waiting to see what happens with the No. 7 team.

Although it seems that Haley will be in the car next season, with the performance and long-term deal McDowell has with the team and the skill of the sophomore driver, Carson Hocevar, if Spire wanted Busch, the No. 7 could be the spot to fill come 2027.

Of course, this all depends on Haley’s performance next year and Busch’s performance with RCR. There is always the scenario that both find themselves improved and comfortable in their current rides by the end of next season.

Though that does raise a question. Even though Busch re-signed with RCR relatively early in the season, on May 24, and if the team was dissatisfied with Haley and was interested in the veteran, why didn’t they already pursue him?

The 2027 season is far away, but, just like this season and last season, expect Kyle Busch’s future to be a major topic of conversation throughout the 2026 season.

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