Kyle “Rowdy” Busch is the first driver in NASCAR to win on every track he has competed. He is a fan-favorite driver who has won a race in every season he has participated in except the 2024 season. Kyle Busch is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion in 2015 and 2019 and the Regular Season Champion in 2018 and 2019.
He was added to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2023 in the list of 75 Greatest Drivers of All Time. Kyle Busch is the younger brother of Kurt Busch and is often nicknamed “Shrub” due to that.
Kyle Busch races for Richard Childress Racing in their no. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. He is 39 years old as of September 2024 and was born in Las Vegas. Kyle Busch was the former owner of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team, Kyle Busch Motorsports. He is currently 9th in All-time Cup Series wins and the leader in Xfinity Series and Craftsman Series in All-Time victories with 102 and 66 victories respectively.
Kyle Busch Salary
As per reports from Kyle Busch has a salary of $16.9 million in 2022. Kyle Busch is among the richest drivers on the current NASCAR grid. He has a legacy of racing and many favorable sponsors which enables him to earn approximately $1.7 million from endorsements. Kyle Busch had a huge salary of $18 million in 2018 according to Forbes, when he was at Joe Gibbs Racing.
He has collected an estimated net worth of $80 million through 19 years of racing in NASCAR. Busch’s riches are accredited to the string of performances he produced throughout his career and the two golden titles he won in the Cup Series. He has partnered with big sponsors like BetMGM and Lenovo which provide his team with ample amounts of money.
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Kyle Busch Contract
Kyle Busch extended his contract at Richard Childress Racing after 2023. He will be staying with the team until the 2026 season according to the reports from Spotrac. Busch joined Richard Childress Racing in the 2023 season after bidding farewell to Joe Gibbs Racing. He raced at Joe Gibbs for 15 years and earned his two titles with them. Busch came close to winning the Cup Series title again in 2022 but he couldn't continue forward due to a sudden engine failure.
Kyle Busch during his debut season with Hendrick Motorsports.
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FAQ's On Kyle Busch Salary
A. Kyle Busch leads the list of highest paid drivers in NASCAR with an annual salary of $16.9 million.
A. Kyle Busch has an estimated net worth of $80 million as of March 2024.
A. Kyle Busch is nicknamed as “Rowdy” or “Wild thing” due to his unique driving style.
A. Kyle Busch’s most prominent sponsor, Mars Inc. which are manufacturers of M&Ms left NASCAR in 2022.
A. Kyle Busch sold his team Kyle Busch Motorsports to Spire Motorsports.
