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Editor\u2019s note:<\/b> This story was posted early Thursday, before it was learned that Kyle Busch had died. For complete continuing coverage, click here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

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Kyle Busch will miss the NASCAR Cup Series race this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway due to a \u201csevere illness.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to a statement from the Busch family released Thursday morning, the 41-year-old driver\u2019s bout with the undisclosed sickness resulted in hospitalization, where he is \u201ccurrently undergoing treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Busch \u201cwill not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway,\u201d the family wrote. \u201cWe ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Busch is one of the sport\u2019s biggest stars. And this weekend\u2019s Cup race is the Coca-Cola 600 \u2014 one considered a \u201ccrown jewel\u201d on the NASCAR schedule and certainly the largest annual auto race in North Carolina. It is also one of Busch\u2019s favorite races year-over-year<\/a>, he has said in the past, a product of racers and teams grinding through a series-most 600 miles.<\/p>\n

Richard Childress Racing, the organization that owns the No. 8 car that Busch races each week, announced Thursday morning that Austin Hill will replace the two-time Cup Series champion this week.<\/p>\n

\u201cKyle Busch\u2019s health is our upmost priority, and he and his family have the full resources of RCR behind them,\u201d Richard Childress Racing released in a statement. \u201cKyle is an integral part of our organization, and we wish him a safe and speedy recovery.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHis No. 8 Chevrolet will be ready and waiting for him. We\u2019re 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\u2019s privacy at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Busch struggled to begin the 2026 season, and with this being a contract year for the sport\u2019s giant, that generated quite the discourse. Busch\u2019s No. 8 team then did a few things to shake things up \u2014 including replacing the team\u2019s crew chief, now Andy Street<\/a> \u2014 and the results have steadily risen. He\u2019s notched two Top 10s in the past three points races after four consecutive 20-plus finishes. He now sits 24th in the Cup Series standings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month a report from The Athletic\u2019s Jordan Bianchi<\/a> stated that it is \u201cincreasingly likely\u201d that Busch will re-sign with RCR.<\/p>\n

Hill is the logical replacement for Busch. The 32-year-old driver is a full-time force to be reckoned with in the O\u2019Reilly Series \u2014 the series just below Cup \u2014 and has been with RCR for years. He sits seventh in points in the O\u2019Reilly standings<\/a>, with one win and six Top 10s to his name.<\/p>\n

Busch was also slated to run in this weekend\u2019s Truck Series race. His No. 7 Truck seat will be filled by Corey Day, according to a statement from Spire Motorsports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 11:11 AM<\/span> with the headline “NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized ahead of Charlotte\u2019s big race. What we know.” <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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