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Richard Childress Racing Names Jim Pohlman Crew Chief for Busch

10/20/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Richard Childress Racing has appointed Jim Pohlman as crew chief for Kyle Busch's No. 8 team for the 2026 Cup Series season.
Jim Pohlman previously led Justin Allgaier to an Xfinity Series championship.
He replaces Randall Burnett after a disappointing run for Busch, who has not won in 90 races.
Busch believes Pohlman's experience and passion will help turn around their performance.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, NASCAR implemented a new playoff format and introduced a charter system, which guaranteed 36 teams a spot in all races. This shift aimed to enhance competition and team strategies, as seen with Richard Childress Racing's varied success. The season also marked Jimmie Johnson's seventh championship, tying him with legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most titles in NASCAR history.

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Story summary

Richard Childress Racing has appointed Jim Pohlman as crew chief for Kyle Busch's No. 8 team for the 2026 Cup Series season.
Jim Pohlman previously led Justin Allgaier to an Xfinity Series championship.
He replaces Randall Burnett after a disappointing run for Busch, who has not won in 90 races.
Busch believes Pohlman's experience and passion will help turn around their performance.

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