Kyle Busch hospitalized due to illness, to miss Coca-Cola 600
NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Busch is not going to compete in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after being hospitalized following a extreme sickness.
In addition to the Cup race, Busch, 41, was additionally scheduled to compete within the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.
“Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization,” the Busch household mentioned in a press release posted on social media. “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.”
Richard Childress Racing introduced that Austin Hillwho drives the No. 21 for RCR within the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, will sub for Busch within the No. 8 Chevrolet for the Cup race.
“Kyle Busch’s health is our highest priority and he and his family have the full resources of RCR behind them,” RCR mentioned in a press release. “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 grateful 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.”
Busch is at present twenty fourth within the Cup Series standings by means of 12 races.
