Kyle Busch will return to Spire Motorsports for an expanded part-time effort in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, running eight races during the 2026 season, the team announced Monday.
HendrickCars.com will serve as the primary sponsor on Busch’s No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in select events, continuing a partnership that has produced multiple wins over the past two seasons.
The expanded schedule follows NASCAR’s eligibility rule commonly referred to as the “Kyle Busch rule,” allowing the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion to make up to eight Truck Series starts in 2026.
Busch’s Schedule:
• Feb. 21 — Atlanta Motor Speedway
• April 10 — Bristol Motor Speedway
• May 1 — Texas Motor Speedway
• May 15 — Dover Motor Speedway
• May 22 — Charlotte Motor Speedway
• May 29 — Nashville Superspeedway
• July 18 — North Wilkesboro Speedway
• Aug. 14 — Richmond Raceway
“I’m excited that after NASCAR amended the rule, I was able to work it out with everyone at Spire Motorsports to increase my race count up to the eight that are allowed this year,” Busch said in a statement.
“The schedule includes tracks where I’ve had a lot of success, along with a few where I’m still chasing a Truck Series win.”
Busch has made 10 Truck Series starts with Spire Motorsports over the last two seasons, earning three victories, five top-five finishes and six top-10s.
He is the winningest driver in Truck Series history.
HendrickCars.com, the online retail platform of Hendrick Automotive Group, will again align with Busch and Spire as part of the program.
Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group, said the continued partnership provides another opportunity to connect the brand with NASCAR fans.
All eight Truck Series races featuring Busch and the No. 7 Chevrolet are scheduled to be broadcast on FS1, with radio coverage provided by the NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
