JGR Working on Extension Dave Alpern, president of Joe Gibbs Racing, left no words minced: The team intends to have Busch back in the No. 18 Toyota for the 2023 Cup Series season along with Ty Gibbs back i... Impact The big stumbling block to getting an extension done with Busch is sponsorship of his No. 18 Toyota. Mars, Inc. is leaving at the end of this season and Gibbs is having a difficult time finding a new corporate sponsor to step into that primary sponsorship role. "We've been pretty consistent since the end of last season, which is we want Kyle to be in the No. 18 car and that's our plan," Alpern said. "We're still working on sponsorship, and as much interest as there is in our sport, these take a long time. And admittedly, this one's taking a little longer than we thought."
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE