The NASCAR community got a scare this week when news broke that Kyle Busch was hospitalized with a severe illness. While the racing world holds its breath, Spire Motorsports—the team he drives for in the Truck Series—has officially spoken out about the situation.
On Thursday, Spire Motorsports released a statement expressing their support for Busch and thanking him for his contributions to the team. The organization also announced that Corey Day, a rising star who recently won at Dover in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, will step into the No. 7 truck for Friday's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
“Kyle Busch is an important piece of Spire Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series family and we wish him all the best in his recovery,” the team said. “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.”
Busch's sudden hospitalization came just days after he delivered a dominant performance at Dover, winning the pole, leading the most laps, and recording the fastest lap en route to victory. That win was his fifth in 14 Truck Series starts with Spire Motorsports, a partnership that began in 2024 and has produced an impressive five wins and three additional top-five finishes.
In the Cup Series, Busch had also been showing signs of a turnaround, stringing together three consecutive top-20 finishes for the first time since last season. His eighth-place run at Watkins Glen was his best result of the year for Richard Childress Racing. But those achievements now take a back seat as he focuses on getting healthy.
The NASCAR world has rallied around Busch, with fans, fellow drivers, and sponsors sending well-wishes. The severity of his illness remains undisclosed, but the outpouring of support has been widespread.
Spire Motorsports' statement underscores the deep bond between the team and its star driver. Busch's absence from the No. 7 truck this weekend will be felt, but the organization is confident in Day's ability to fill in. Day, fresh off his Dover win, will pilot the patriotic Chevrolet at Charlotte as Busch recovers.
For now, the racing community is united in hoping for a full and speedy recovery for one of the sport's most accomplished drivers. As Spire Motorsports put it, everyone is looking forward to seeing Busch back at the track when he's ready.
