Kyle Busch and Spire Motorsports Team Up for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series

Busch to compete in 8 races, with HendrickCars.com as primary sponsor

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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NASCAR veteran Kyle Busch is set to compete in 8 races of the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports. The partnership will officially launch at the Fr8 Racing 208 on February 21 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with HendrickCars.com as the primary sponsor for most of Busch's scheduled races.

Why it matters

This alliance highlights Spire Motorsports' growing presence in NASCAR and Kyle Busch's continued commitment to competing at multiple levels of the sport. By combining Busch's proven track record and Spire's team capabilities, this partnership is positioned to generate intense competition and memorable moments throughout the 2026 season.

The details

Busch's participation includes seven additional events at premier tracks throughout the year, including Bristol, Texas, Dover, Charlotte, Nashville, North Wilkesboro, and Richmond. The majority of the tracks are ones where Busch has established success, though he also aims to secure new victories in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at a few new venues.

  • The partnership will officially launch at the Fr8 Racing 208 on February 21 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
  • Busch's upcoming races are scheduled for Bristol Motor Speedway on April 10, Texas Motor Speedway on May 1, Dover Motor Speedway on May 15, Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, Nashville Superspeedway on May 29, North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18, and Richmond Raceway on August 14.

The players

Kyle Busch

A highly accomplished NASCAR driver who has won 63 races in the premier Cup Series, holds the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship from 2009, and is the all-time wins leader in the Truck Series with 67 victories.

Spire Motorsports

A NASCAR team that has been partnering with Busch for the past two seasons, during which he has secured three wins and multiple top finishes in the Truck Series.

HendrickCars.com

The primary sponsor for most of Busch's scheduled Truck Series races in 2026, as part of a partnership between Busch, Spire Motorsports, and the Hendrick Automotive Group.

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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.”

— Kyle Busch (theconwaybulletin.com)

“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, Hendrick Automotive Group (theconwaybulletin.com)

What’s next

The Fr8 Racing 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 21 marks the first race in Busch's 2026 Truck Series campaign.

The takeaway

This partnership between Kyle Busch, Spire Motorsports, and HendrickCars.com is poised to be a formidable force in the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, leveraging Busch's unparalleled experience and success alongside Spire's growing capabilities to deliver exciting and competitive racing for fans throughout the season.