Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finishes fourth in Kyle Busch tribute car at NASCAR
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:22 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished fourth during a recent NASCAR race while driving a tribute car for Kyle Busch. Stenhouse started in 13th position and quickly moved up to sixth place after a late pit stop for fresh tires. As the race progressed, he found himself caught behind other competitors during the final laps without being able to advance further. This event showcased the potential of Stenhouse's team, who displayed strong performance despite the fierce competition from Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe, who were vying for the win.
- •Stenhouse started 13th and moved up to fourth by the race's end.
- •He drove a car in tribute to Kyle Busch.
- •Joe Gibbs Racing drivers were battling for the lead.
- •Stenhouse's late pit stop allowed him to gain positions.
- •The race was highly competitive, especially among lead drivers.
- 7:22 AMYahoo Sports — The little team that could: Ricky Stenhouse finishes fourth for Hyak in Kyle Busch tribute car
- 7:22 AMMotorsport.com — The little team that could: Ricky Stenhouse finishes fourth for Hyak in Kyle Busch tribute car
"While the Joe Gibbs Racing trio of Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe battled it out for a race win, another car was charging fast in the closing laps. After pitting for four fresh-tires, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. restarted 13th for the four-lap dash to the checkered flag. Stenhouse quickly made his way up to sixth, but ended up boxed in behind the side-by-side battle of Shane van ...Keep reading
""There's 28 of our employees that were probably really pumped up about this," said Stenhouse after the impressive showing at Nashville
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:22 AMThe little team that could: Ricky Stenhouse finishes fourth for Hyak in Kyle Busch tribute car
"There's 28 of our employees that were probably really pumped up about this," said Stenhouse after the impressive showing at Nashville
- Motorsport.comJun 1, 2026, 7:22 AMThe little team that could: Ricky Stenhouse finishes fourth for Hyak in Kyle Busch tribute car
While the Joe Gibbs Racing trio of Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe battled it out for a race win, another car was charging fast in the closing laps. After pitting for four fresh-tires, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. restarted 13th for the four-lap dash to the checkered flag. Stenhouse quickly made his way up to sixth, but ended up boxed in behind the side-by-side battle of Shane van ...Keep reading
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