NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Hospitalized with Severe Illness, Family Says
Richard Childress Racing named Austin Hill as Busch’s replacement after the 41-year-old was hospitalized and placed under treatment.
- On Thursday, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch was hospitalized with a severe illness and will not compete in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his family announced.
- The 41-year-old Las Vegas native won championships in 2015 and 2019 and is currently 24th in the Cup Series standings through 12 races this season.
- Richard Childress Racing announced that O'Reilly Auto Parts Series veteran Austin Hill will drive Busch's No. 8 car at Charlotte, reuniting with crew chief Andy Street.
- "Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization," the Busch family said in a statement, while Richard Childress Racing added that Busch's health is their "upmost priority."
- Currently in a contract year, Busch may return to RCR for another season, though NASCAR must issue a waiver for him to qualify for The Chase.
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