Kyle Busch’s No. 18 car will stay parked without another Busch driver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed that Kyle Busch's iconic No. 18 car will not race again unless another Busch drives it. Heather Gibbs stated that the number is sacred and will remain unused unless Kyle's son, Brexton, decides to race it. The No. 18 has not been featured since Busch's last run with JGR in 2022. Brexton currently uses the No. 18 in his racing appearances, including Legends car races. The team also clarified that Busch's No. 8 at Richard Childress Racing will be similarly reserved for Brexton until he is ready for NASCAR competition.
- •Heather Gibbs announced the No. 18 will stay parked indefinitely.
- •Brexton Busch currently races with the No. 18 in Legends cars.
- •Kyle Busch last drove the No. 18 in 2022 for JGR.
- •The No. 8 at RCR also awaits Brexton's readiness for NASCAR.
- •Kyle Busch won major races and two championships in the No. 18.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Busch’s No. 18 car won’t be used 'unless another Busch' drives it
"Heather Gibbs said recently that JGR won't run Kyle Busch's No. 18 in NASCAR again "unless another Busch," like Kyle's son, Brexton, wants to use it.
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