In 2008 Busch Beer was replaced as the title sponsor of NASCAR's 2nd premier division by Nationwide. This was a year which saw Clint Bowyer win the championship and Kyle Busch win 10 races during the season. IndyCar driver Dario Franchitti also made starts in the Nationwide series this year.
In 2009 Kyle Busch ran the full 35 race schedule with Joe Gibbs Racing and won 9 races on route to winning the championship by 210 points over runner-up Carl Edwards.
In 2009 Kyle Busch ran the full 35 race schedule with Joe Gibbs Racing and won 9 races on route to winning the championship by 210 points over runner-up Carl Edwards.
