Kyle Busch will have Bank OZK sponsorship in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025, Richard Childress Racing announced Jan. 28.
The multiyear deal puts the company on Busch’s No. 8 in multiple races this year, starting at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Neither the additional races nor the overall length of the deal were disclosed in the release.
“We’re proud to partner with a true leader in the banking industry,” RCR President Torrey Galida said in a team release. “Much like everyone here at Richard Childress Racing, Bank OZK has a drive to be the best, to champion teamwork and to relentlessly pursue excellence. We look forward to welcoming them as a business partner and representing their brand on and off the track this season.”
Busch enters his third season at RCR in 2025. Last year, he earned five top fives and 10 top 10s.
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Probably a good thing Kyle signed a multi year contract with RCR. I’m not sure Richard would pay him so much this year or beyond and also not sure Kyle would take a paycut. He probably would looking at the big picture. A lot of income coming in above and beyond that RCR paycheck. Guess they could cut Austin’s contract lmao
Maybe the bank is writing it off as a charity donation?