Kyle Busch and his future at Joe Gibbs Racing has been a hot topic of conversation for months. Incredibly, the two-time Cup Series champion’s future plans are no closer to being decided than they were in April, when he initially revealed his plans with the organization were uncertain.
This weekend before the race at Richmond Raceway, the driver spoke again about his future, and not in the short term, but later when his career comes to an end. Interestingly, he has a specific plan in mind which, if it works perfectly, will include competing against someone special.
Kyle Busch’s future at Joe Gibbs Racing is in doubt
Kyle Busch has regularly been in the headlines this season, and it hasn’t been for his performance on the track. It started in April at Talladega when the driver excitedly told reporters to talk to team owner Joe Gibbs when asked about his future.
Since that media session, almost everyone has been talking about the 37-year-old’s uncertain future. And surprisingly, it hasn’t gotten any clearer.
Along the way, Busch has admitted that: he wants to return to JGR, he’s talked to other teams and he’s willing to compromise, understanding his market value has changed.
Kyle Busch Reveals Details About Retirement Plans, Including ‘Perfect’ Career Ending
This week before the race at Richmond, Busch met with reporters and, unsurprisingly, discussed his future. Except this time, he wasn’t discussing his short-term plans, but how he imagined the last days of his career would unfold. It was unexpectedly detailed.
“This situation right now is very important to me and to Kyle Busch Motorsports because wherever the next place is, whether it’s Joe Gibbs Racing or whoever it is, I wish I didn’t have to go through this again,” Busch said, referring to the situation of not knowing his future.
“I’m six, seven, maybe eight years older if I play all this to perfection, Brexton and I share a truck when he turns 16,” he said of his son, who is currently seven. “When he’s 16 and 17, and then it’s his when he’s 18, and it’s over. I’m out. So that’s the perfect play.”
He hopes to continue the family legacy with his son
Kyle Busch racing against his 16-year-old son would certainly bring back fond memories of his early days. He made his Truck Series debut in 2001 at the same age. In that part-time season, he raced six times for Roush Racing and posted a pair of top-10 finishes.
If his plans come to fruition, his son would have an even greater chance of success because he would be competing with KBM teams, renowned as some of the best in the series. That, combined with the young Busch’s already proven ability, could result in almost immediate success, allowing Busch’s legacy to continue for years to come.
“If I can line all that up, the track exists for a Busch, obviously he’s pretty talented. He earns a lot. He earns more than me. I listen to it every day,” Busch said in Richmond. “The track for him, if you want to look at it that way, is over 30 years old. He can carry on this legacy much longer than I can.”
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