Kyle Busch Expands Truck Series Schedule with Spire in 2026

NASCAR's winningest Truck Series driver will compete in 8 races this season after rule changes.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Kyle Busch, the all-time wins leader in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has solidified an expanded 8-race schedule with Spire Motorsports for the 2026 season. This comes after NASCAR changed eligibility rules to allow drivers with 3+ years of Cup Series experience to run more Truck Series events. Busch will pilot the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado, with HendrickCars.com serving as the primary sponsor for the majority of his schedule.

Why it matters

Busch's increased Truck Series participation is noteworthy, as he is one of the most successful drivers in the series' history. The expanded schedule will provide more opportunities for Busch to add to his record-setting 67 career Truck Series wins. It also highlights the impact of NASCAR's rule changes, which aim to attract more top-level talent to the Truck Series.

The details

Busch first joined Spire Motorsports in the Truck Series in 2024, winning 3 times and recording 5 top-5s and 6 top-10s in his maximum 10 starts per season. The increase to 8 events in 2026 will allow Busch to compete at more tracks where he has found success in the past, while also tackling a few new challenges. HendrickCars.com will serve as the primary sponsor for the majority of Busch's Truck Series schedule this year.

  • The first race in Busch's 8-race Truck Series schedule will be the Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET.

The players

Kyle Busch

The winningest driver in the history of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, with 67 career victories in just 180 starts.

Spire Motorsports

The NASCAR Truck Series team that Busch has driven for since 2024, where he has found success with 3 wins, 5 top-5s and 6 top-10s in his maximum 10 starts per season.

HendrickCars.com

The primary sponsor that will support the majority of Busch's expanded 8-race Truck Series schedule in 2026.

Rick Hendrick

The chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group, which owns the HendrickCars.com brand that is sponsoring Busch's Truck Series efforts.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited that after NASCAR amended the 'Kyle Busch rule' that I was able to work it out with Jeff (Dickerson, owner), Brian (Pattie, crew chief) and everyone at Spire Motorsports to increase my race count up to the eight that are allowed this year. With the schedule we've put together, the majority of the tracks I'm fortunate to have a lot of wins at but there are also a few that I haven't won at yet in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and will be looking to add to the win list. I'm looking forward to going out each and every race, giving it all we can to get Mr. H, HendrickCars.com and the other partners that will fill out the schedule to Victory Lane.”

— Kyle Busch

“HendrickCars.com is proud to support Kyle and Spire Motorsports. Kyle is one of the best drivers of his generation and Spire is a proven winner in the Truck Series, so it's another opportunity to align our brand with a successful driver and team. We look forward to the partnership and to connecting HendrickCars.com with more of our passionate race fans.”

— Rick Hendrick, Chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group

What’s next

The first race in Busch's 8-race Truck Series schedule, the Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET.

The takeaway

Kyle Busch's expanded Truck Series schedule with Spire Motorsports in 2026 highlights his continued dominance in the series and the impact of NASCAR's rule changes to allow more Cup Series veterans to compete. The partnership with HendrickCars.com further solidifies Busch's status as one of the sport's biggest stars and most successful drivers.