Kyle Busch driving for RCR in 2023 is 'a step back'

Kyle busch and JGR have had a public breakup

It is now joined by Richard Childress Racing in 2023.

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But it may not be economical for sponsors

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But Kyle petty criticized his move.

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He has talked about these in the pre race show

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He said it ain't no move forward

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He believes that he has taken this wrong step

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It's a backwards move

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He himself has won the championship twins and more than 30 races

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But now it's completely different

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Do share this web story of ours

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