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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
The 2023 NASCAR Cup season will be a hotly anticipated one. First of all, there have been some massive changes to the grid with a few big names being shuffled about. Chief among them is none other than Kyle Busch, who left Joe Gibbs Racing and joined Richard Childress Racing. After his long association with Joe Gibbs Racing, many are eager to see how the two-time champion would perform in a new environment.
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So when the Fox: NASCAR Twitter account asked fans who would have the best 2023 season, many put forward Kyle’s name. According to many of them, Busch will be a driver with a point to prove. After a less-than-stellar final season with Joe Gibbs Racing, the driver will be more fired up than ever.
Kyle Busch found a number of supporters on Twitter
A large number of fans were of the opinion that Kyle Busch is capable of being a win threat. One person even went as far as to claim that he could be well within a shot of clinching the Dayton 500. Of course, some people acknowledged that they were not very big fans of him because of his attitude. On the other hand, they disliked the way Toyota handled his final few races with Joe Gibbs Racing.
It isn't even close. The 8 car with Kyle behind the wheel will bring RCR back as a threat to win every week. pic.twitter.com/zP5ffTj9lB
— nascarpunditry (@nascarpunditry) November 29, 2022
Kyle Busch. I feel the most optimistic ive ever felt about him taking the 500 next year. In a race where teamwork is key, he has half the field on his side with the bowtie badge
— ZH (@Hilyer_) November 29, 2022
@KyleBusch. Spent the last 15 years loathing the man but I don’t like Toyota. Always thought he was one of the best tho behind the wheel. Excited to see what Rowdy does with @RCRracing and @TeamChevy!
— Austin (@rippinthetop) November 29, 2022
As much as I dislike him, you gotta think the obvious answer is KyBu
— Brandon Lewis (@BaroqueNRoller) November 29, 2022
One fan even admitted that even though they were not big fans of him, Busch was the obvious answer. Some were also confident that he and teammate Austin Dillon would bring Richard Childress Racing to championship contention. The team has amassed six Cup Series titles during its tenure, ever since it debuted all the way back in 1969. Dale Earnhardt was the most successful champion, winning in 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993 and 1994.
Kyle Busch
— CRJ (@CJJohns37859982) November 29, 2022
@KyleBusch will have the best year.!!
— HBunny (@hbunny09) November 29, 2022
Can’t wait to see how him and @austindillon3 work to bring @RCRracing a championship
— Richard Petersen (@Richiee1991) November 29, 2022
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If RCR makes it to be in champion contention, it'll be @KyleBusch. @austindillon3 is a disgrace to that proud number 3.
— Anthony Power (@AnthonyPowr1123) November 29, 2022
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So the big question is, can Kyle Busch be the next big RCR star after the late great Dale Earnhardt? Busch is undoubtedly talented and his experience can be a big boon for the team. In essence, he can help build the team from the ground up and lead them to glory.
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