Overview
- Richard Childress Racing announced Oct. 16 that Jim Pohlman will lead Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Cup team starting in 2026.
- Pohlman guided JR Motorsports’ Justin Allgaier to the 2024 Xfinity Series championship and nine wins since 2023.
- Kyle Busch said Pohlman’s impact at JRM and his leadership approach were key factors despite limited Next Gen crew-chief experience.
- Andy Street will serve as interim crew chief for the rest of 2025 as Randall Burnett exits to lead Connor Zilisch’s Trackhouse entry in 2026.
- Busch is on a 90-race winless streak and sits 22nd in points, framing RCR’s move as a targeted effort to improve performance.