Richard Childress Racing (RCR) prepares for a busy weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, aiming to leverage its storied history and success in the NASCAR Cup Series. With 205 starts at Talladega, RCR has achieved 13 wins and numerous top finishes, including their recent win with Kyle Busch in 2023. The team will field three Cup Series cars this weekend, including newcomer Jesse Love, while veterans Austin Dillon and Busch aim to add to RCR's legacy on the 2.66-mile track.

By the Numbers
  • RCR has 13 wins, 45 top-five, and 79 top-10 finishes at Talladega in the Cup Series.
  • Austin Dillon has two top-five finishes in 25 Cup starts at Talladega.
  • Kyle Busch has two Cup wins at Talladega, with an average finish of 20.3 over 42 starts.
State of Play
  • RCR will field three cars: Jesse Love's No. 33, Austin Dillon's No. 3, and Kyle Busch's No. 8.
  • The Cup Series race, Jack Link's 500, is scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. ET.
  • Jesse Love is making his second Cup start after competing earlier this season.
What's Next

The upcoming race at Talladega will test the teams as they adapt to new stage lengths aimed at changing fuel strategies. RCR seeks to capitalize on its past successes to secure more victories and strengthen its position in the championship standings. The performance of Jesse Love as he adjusts to superspeedway racing will be closely monitored.

Bottom Line

RCR aims to harness its historical prowess at Talladega to secure impactful finishes, making the race pivotal for current standings. With a focus on strategy and performance, the team is positioned to contend strongly in the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend.