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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – APRIL 02: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Mars Crunchy Cookie Toyota, walks the gridduring practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 02, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – APRIL 02: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Mars Crunchy Cookie Toyota, walks the gridduring practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 02, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Kyle Busch losing his long-time sponsor, Mars Inc., has left everyone wondering and all fans questioning. Naturally, losing such an important sponsor has put his career in doubt. However, Busch revealed he has talked with other Cup Series teams if JGR doesn’t get a sponsor. And it left the community wondering where he could go, and the name that was at the top was Stewart-Haas Racing.
But there’s one big obstacle in his way.
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
In a recent episode of Door Bumper Clear, Spotter Brett Griffin talked about the Joe Gibbs Racing driver moving to Stewart-Haas Racing, and the big obstacle in his way, keeping him from joining the team.
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“Here’s your struggle if you go to Stewart-Haas Racing. Kevin Harvick is GOD at Stewart-Haas Racing. What Kevin Harvick says is where Stewart-Haas Racing going. So, I don’t see a personality like Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick? I don’t see that going well.”
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Jul 3, 2022; Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) before the start of the KWIK TRIP 250 at Road America. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Surely, a very strong statement, but also a very logical one. Do you think Harvick will be an obstacle to Kyle Busch’s growth?
But, does Kyle want to change his team?
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Kyle Busch Intends On Staying With Toyota
Although Kyle Busch has talked to other teams, his plans of changing teams don’t seem to exist.
In fact, after admitting to having conversations with other teams, Busch completely flipped and said that he wants to stay with JGR in an interview.
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CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 24: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch poses for a photo during the NASCAR 2017 Media Tour at the Charlotte Convention Center on January 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
“We’re all working as hard as we can, obviously, and the goal hasn’t changed,” Busch said Saturday. “And that goal is for me to be able to continue at Joe Gibbs Racing with Toyota and to have that chance to continue to race for wins and race for championships,”
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Read More: Kyle Busch Makes a U-Turn on His JGR Future After Admitting to Talks With Other NASCAR Teams
In the end, the decision lies with Busch, and he can decide the trajectory of his career. But should he stay at JGR? Or it’s time to explore different avenues?
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