Kyle Busch’s Patriotic No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet Unveiled at Dover Air Force Base Ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway
DOVER, Delaware (July 18, 2025) – Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, the casual dining restaurant known for homemade American classics at affordable prices, is teaming up with Richard Childress Racing to show appreciation for active duty service members and U.S. military veterans this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway.
Richard Childress, Kyle Busch and representatives from Cheddar’s made a trip to Dover Air Force Base on Friday afternoon to visit with more than 200 military members, their families and other dignitaries. The group was treated to a meet and greet with Childress and Busch, as well as a catered lunch sponsored by Cheddar’s.
RCR also unveiled a special patriotic No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet that Busch will race on Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway. The car honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including 67 Veterans who are Cheddar’s employees.
“We’re honored to join the No. 8 team at Dover Air Force Base to unveil our new patriotic paint scheme and recognize our Cheddar’s Veterans,” said John Felton, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. “It’s a meaningful way to celebrate our connection to the NASCAR community and show appreciation for those who serve, both in our restaurants and across the country.”
Busch, a three-time winner at Dover Motor Speedway, heads into this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race as the track’s defending pole winner, having earned back-to-back pole awards at the Monster Mile in 2023 and 2024.
“Thank you to all of our U.S. military families, especially the folks at Dover Air Force Base and the 67 Cheddar’s employees who are featured on the No. 8 car this weekend,” said Busch. “Fans across the country have made Cheddar’s a part of their race day traditions, including many who have served our country. It means a lot to be able to represent them on the track with a special patriotic paint scheme.”
Cheddar’s has partnered with Richard Childress Racing since 2020. The partnership is based on a shared love for great food, hard work, and bringing people together. With locations near many NASCAR tracks, Cheddar’s has become a destination for race fans, teams, and families.
“What an honor to spend the day with the men and women at Dover Air Force Base,” said Childress. “These service members are true heroes. Everyone at RCR is proud to partner with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen on a patriotic paint scheme designed to honor those who served.”
With more than 180 restaurants across 28 states, Cheddar’s serves American classics and homestyle comfort food in a feel-at-home atmosphere. Guests get a lot, for not a lot with homemade entrees like hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, homemade Chicken Pot Pie and slow-smoked Baby Back Ribs so big, they almost fall off the plate. To kick off a memorable meal, every guest is welcomed with a warm Honey Butter Croissant on the house.
For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is the homestyle casual dining restaurant where guests always Get a lot. For not a lot™. The restaurant offers a variety of scratch-made meals and generous portions served up in a warm, welcoming atmosphere – all at an unbelievable price. After being welcomed with a signature Honey Butter Croissant on the house, guests can enjoy signature entrées like hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, homemade Chicken Pot Pie and Fall-off-the-Plate Baby Back Ribs. Cheddar’s operates more than 180 restaurants in 28 states and employs more than 15,000 friendly and passionate team members. For more information or to locate the nearest restaurant, visit Cheddars.com. Fans can like or follow Cheddar’s on Facebook, Twitter , and Instagram.
Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Jesse Love (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).
