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TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 22: Kyle Busch 8 McLaren Custom Grills Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet talks with members of his crew during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series GEICO 500 on April 22, 2023 at Talladega SuperSpeedway in Talladega, AL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 22 NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon230422500693
Kyle Busch has long been considered a challenging personality in the racing world. His reputation as a difficult individual to work with stems not only from his intense competitiveness on the track but also from his off-track behavior and interactions with team members. His assertiveness and high expectations for performance have led some to label him as demanding and hard to please.
Recently, Busch’s RCR crew chief offered some insight into the relationship between Busch and his current spotter on the team.
This revelation has been met with interest, as it provides a glimpse into the dynamics of working closely with someone known for being notoriously difficult.
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Kyle Busch’s Crew Chief talks about the driver’s relationship with his spotter
During the recent Talladega press conference, Randall Burnette mentioned that upon arrival, one of the significant aspects Kyle Busch wanted to discuss was his “struggles” with superspeedways. Talking to Derek Kneeland, his spotter, the #8 driver admitted to struggling at these particular venues and sought to understand the reasons behind it.
Burnette said, “He’s like, I don’t know what it is about my approach or what we do. But I’ve struggled at these superspeedway tracks. So he was very interested to see how you know Derek goes about approaching his day and how that communication goes.”
“They spent a lot of time over the winter talking about it. And listened to the tape, and doing all that… I think it paid off. Obviously, we’re in a great spot at the 500. Was really fast there all weekend and… just kind of missed out on winning that one… got loaded up at the end. But obviously, put ourselves in a position there as well.”
“So I think their relationship really good. I think Kyle’s put a lot of trust in Derek at these places, and I think it’s been paying off,” Burnette concluded.
Kyle Busch claims to have been working harder at RCR than before
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After his Talladega victory, Busch reportedly discussed his hard work with the new team in response to a journalist’s question about his mindset shift since last year. The RCR driver elaborated on the changes he experienced.
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After his recent win, Busch said, “Trust me, I’ve probably done more, worked harder in this year than I have in the last four just because of feeling like it’s my duty, it’s my service to them to give them everything that I’ve got, absolutely everything that I’ve got, for them sticking their neck out for me at RCR.”
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Seeing Busch return to his peak performance is truly remarkable and exciting from a fan’s perspective. With two wins already under his belt, we can’t help but wonder what else this two-time Cup Series champion has in store for his fans. Do you think he has what it takes to be a top contender for the title this year? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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