Editor’s note: Tune in live or set your DVRs for Episode 8 tonight at 10 ET on USA Network. The previous seven episodes are currently available for streaming on Peacock.
The eighth episode of USA Network’s unscripted series “Race for the Championship” airs tonight at 10 ET, and it provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch agonizing over the process of signing with a new team for the 2023 season.
Busch announced in September that he would leave Joe Gibbs Racing this offseason after an indomitable 15-year stretch, taking his talents to Welcome, North Carolina, and Richard Childress Racing.
Busch’s announcement capped one of the most significant free-agent periods in the history of NASCAR, but rarely – if ever – have NASCAR fans seen the side of Busch that “Race for the Championship” spotlights tonight.
From sitting at his kitchen table at home agonizing over the next step to prioritizing what he was looking for in a new team, the toll of leaving JGR is evident for “Rowdy.”
Meanwhile, there’s still the ongoing NASCAR Playoffs that Busch (and 15 others) have in front of them. In addition to Busch’s search, tonight’s episode spotlights the opening Round of 16, from Darlington to Bristol. Upstart Trackhouse Racing, with drivers Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez, have their journey documented along the way.
NBC Universal previously announced that the entire season so far of Race for the Championship will be available on Peacock starting Oct. 7. Episodes 7-10 of Race for the Championship will still debut on USA Network before being available on Peacock the next day.
So after watching tonight’s Episode 8, be sure to stream previous episodes or any you may have missed on Peacock.
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