NASCAR designates August 18 as Kyle Busch Day to honor driver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
NASCAR has officially named August 18 as Kyle Busch Day, celebrating the legacy of the driver with the support of Richard Childress Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing. The date is symbolic of Busch's impactful career, marked by two prominent car numbers: the No. 8 Chevrolet and the No. 18 Toyota. Busch’s achievements include 56 Cup victories and two championships with the No. 18, showcasing his talent across different team dynamics. After transitioning to Richard Childress Racing, he quickly secured three wins in early 2023, affirming his ability to adapt and succeed across various racing formats. Busch’s record stands at 234 career victories in NASCAR's national series, highlighting his versatility.
- •NASCAR designates August 18 as Kyle Busch Day.
- •Busch won 56 Cup races and two championships in the No. 18.
- •He secured three wins in 2023 after joining Richard Childress Racing.
- •Busch holds a record of 234 career victories across NASCAR series.
- •The No. 8 and No. 18 symbolize different stages of Busch's racing career.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Turns 8/18 Into Kyle Busch Day—and the Numbers Tell the Story
"Race-car numbers are usually rented real estate. A driver leaves, a sponsor changes, and the vinyl gets peeled away before the transporter reaches the next track. Kyle Busch made two numbers stubbornly personal. NASCAR has designated August 18—8/18—as Kyle Busch Day, with the support of Samantha Busch, Richard Childress Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing. The date joins the No. 8 Chevrolet from Busch’s final Cup chapter with the No. 18 Toyota he turned into one of the most recognizable cars of NASCAR’s
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