The family of Kyle Busch released a statement this morning that Busch has been hospitalized after suffering a severe illness.

A post to Busch’s social media states, “Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization. He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation.”

Statement Regarding Kyle Busch from the Busch Family:

“Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization. He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for…

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) May 21, 2026

Busch will be replaced by Austin Hill in the Cup Series Coca-Cola 600. Richard Childress Racing said in a statement, “Kyle Busch’s health is our upmost priority and he and his family have the full resources of RCR behind them. Kyle is an integral part of our organization and we wish him a safe and speedy recovery.”

“His No. 8 Chevrolet will be ready and waiting for him. We’re thankful to Austin Hill for stepping in to drive the No. 8 Chevrolet this weekend. Please keep Kyle and the Busch family in your prayers, and help us respect the family’s privacy at this time,” the team concluded. 

Kyle Busch’s health is our upmost priority and he and his family have the full resources of RCR behind them. Kyle is an integral part of our organization and we wish him a safe and speedy recovery. His No. 8 Chevrolet will be ready and waiting for him. We’re thankful to Austin…

— RCR (@RCRracing) May 21, 2026

Busch suffered from a sinus illness back at Watkins Glen. During the Cup series race on May 10th he radioed his team to ask for medical attention after the race, “Can somebody try to find Bill Heisel. He’s the kindred doctor guy. Tell him I need him after race, please.”

When asked if he wanted him at the car or at the bus, Busch responded, “Bus. I’m going to need a shot.”

However, a week later he seemed to have recovered and been in good spirits especially after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover. He was even cracking jokes about how he figured out how to drive when he was asked about how things have begun clicking on the Cup side after the team made a crew chief change by having Andy Street take over for Jim Pohlman at the end of April.

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