NASCAR Fans Flirt With Rumors of a Kyle Busch and Hendrick Motorsports Reunion After Comments from 2007 Come to Light

Kyle Busch has been associated with Joe Gibbs Racing for so long, that it is hard to fathom seeing him anywhere else.

However, once upon a time, he used to race for Hendrick Motorsports in the #5 car. That association lasted between 2003 and 2007, before the move to Joe Gibbs Racing.

Now, with M&M’s impending departure, it looks like the 15-year relationship may be coming to an end.

With this in mind, there are no end of suitors, and a surprising name is being thrown around, Hendrick Motorsports. The reason for that is, in 2007, Rick Hendrick said he’ll leave door open for Busch.

Of course, this would be a heck of a line-up, seeing Busch alongside the likes of Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. On the other end of the scale, who between Alex Bowman and William Byron would be sacrificed?

Currently, rumor has it that if the Busch to Hendrick move happens, it will be at the cost of Bowman. However, a fair number of fans were not too fond of a potential reunion. Especially if it means that it will be at Bowman’s expense. So, many were adamant that Busch would not join the Hendrick team.

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Why is Kyle Busch to Hendrick Motorsports not a feasible option?

A few people pointed out at all four Hendrick Motorsports drivers have contracts until at least 2024. Additionally, the likes of Bowman and even Byron have proven that they are capable of winning racing. Some also acknowledged that Alex Bowman brings in a lot of good publicity for Hendrick Motorsports.

Furthermore, he will be less expensive than a driver of Busch’s caliber.

The bottom line is that people believe that HMS does not need Kyle Busch. Others also believe that with the way Busch and Hendrick Motorsports parted ways, a reunion would be unlikely.

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According to them, working things out with Joe Gibbs Racing or moving to Stewart-Haas Racing is a more feasible option.