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NASCAR Raises Cup Limits: 'Kyle Busch Rule' Introduced

11/2/2025

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National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will raise Cup limits in lower divisions for 2026, increasing the O'Reilly Series to ten races and the Truck Series to eight.
The policy is nicknamed the Kyle Busch Rule.
The minimum age for the O'Reilly Series drops to 17 at certain tracks.
Concerns remain about how these changes affect lower-series competitiveness.
NASCAR may reinstate the previous limits if necessary.

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Story summary

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will raise Cup limits in lower divisions for 2026, increasing the O'Reilly Series to ten races and the Truck Series to eight.
The policy is nicknamed the Kyle Busch Rule.
The minimum age for the O'Reilly Series drops to 17 at certain tracks.
Concerns remain about how these changes affect lower-series competitiveness.
NASCAR may reinstate the previous limits if necessary.