DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Crew chief Randall Burnett  looks on from atop of the #8 zone Chevrolet hauler during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Crew chief Randall Burnett looks on from atop of the #8 zone Chevrolet hauler during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Randall Burnett to crew chief for Connor Zilisch in 2026 UPDATE

UPDATE: With Richard Childress Racing and Randall Burnett parting ways at the end of the season, RCR has decided Andy Street will step in as crew chief of the No. 8 team with driver Kyle Busch effective this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Burnett will continue contributing in a support role with the organization through the end of the season.

Additional information regarding future competition roles will be shared at a later date.

— Richard Childress Racing —

ORIGINAL POST 9-23-2025: Trackhouse Racing announced Tuesday morning that Randall Burnett will serve as crew chief for Connor Zilisch next season.

Burnett is currently Kyle Busch’s crew chief at Richard Childress Racing. He has worked with Busch, Tyler Reddick, and A.J. Allmendinger.