Overview
- Busch’s family posted Thursday that he has a “severe illness” that led to hospitalization and that he will not compete in any scheduled Charlotte activities this weekend.
- Richard Childress Racing confirmed Austin Hill will drive the No. 8 Chevrolet in Sunday’s Coca‑Cola 600 and said the team is providing full support to Busch and his family.
- No medical details, treatment location, or recovery timeline have been released and the team asked for privacy as Busch undergoes care.
- Busch was also entered in Friday’s Truck Series race for Spire Motorsports and no substitute has been announced for that truck entry.
- The absence is Busch’s first missed Cup race since 2015 and could affect his playoff eligibility and points path if he spends more time away from the car.