Spire Motorsports announced that Corey Day will replace Kyle Busch in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte.
The team shared in a post to social media, “Kyle Busch is an important piece of Spire Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series family and we wish him all the best in his recovery. We are incredibly thankful to have Corey Day step in to drive the No.7 HendrickCars.com Patriotic Chevrolet for Friday’s Truck Series race at Charlotte and look forward to seeing everyone at the track this weekend.”
— Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) May 21, 2026
The announcement comes after Busch’s family shared earlier this morning that he and “experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization.”
The family added, “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
Shortly after the announcement from Busch’s family, Richard Childress Racing announced that Austin Hill would replace him in the No. 8 Cup car. The team stated, “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
Numerous drivers past and present have shared how they are praying for Busch as he fits this illness in the hospital. Richard Childress Racing driver Jesse Love wrote, “Praying for KB and his whole family. The power of prayer is real.”
Praying for KB and his whole family. The power of prayer is real❤️ https://t.co/xiQDFIac53
— jesse love jr (@jesselovejr1) May 21, 2026
Truck Series competitor Kaden Honeycutt also wrote, “Prayers for KB! Hope he heals as soon as possible!”
Prayers for KB! Hope he heals as soon as possible!🙏🙏 https://t.co/v1912F4xIM
— Kaden Honeycutt (@KadenWHoneycutt) May 21, 2026
Sam Hunt wrote, “Praying for Kyle and the entire Busch family.”
Praying for Kyle and the entire Busch family ❤️ https://t.co/qu8itSEZsC
— Sam Hunt (@SamHunt22) May 21, 2026
Johnny Benson posted, “We are praying for you, Kyle and your family!”
We are praying for you, Kyle and your family! https://t.co/NbcdarfJt4
— Johnny Benson (@JohnnyBensonWeb) May 21, 2026
Kenny Wallace wrote, “This is shocking news in the Racing world. My prayers too Kyle Busch.”
This is shocking news in the Racing world. My prayers too @KyleBusch ❤️ https://t.co/P07l0nYxUF
— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) May 21, 2026
Busch won the most recent Truck Series race at Dover last weekend. Day has made a total of 13 Truck starts in his career. He made his debut back in 2024 at Bristol where he finished 18th. In 2025, he made 9 starts for Spire Motorsports with a best finish of 2nd at Indianapolis Raceway Park. This will be his first start in the Truck Series this year as he looks to get his first ever NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win.
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