23XI Racing’s Kurt Busch, driver of the No.45 McDonald’s Toyota Camry will miss Sunday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway. Busch has missed three races in a row so far after being diagnosed with a concussion.
In a statement on his official Twitter feed, Kurt Busch said:
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) August 10, 2022
Busch will be replaced by Ty Gibbs, the grandson of NASCAR Cup Series team owner Joe Gibbs whose team Joe Gibbs Racing is involved with 23XI Racing.
Gibbs tweeted:
My thoughts remain with Kurt and I wish him all the best as he continues to recover. He’s been a big help to me while I’m subbing and I hope to make him and the team proud this weekend in Richmond. https://t.co/rQ5O5KK7P0
— Ty Gibbs (@TyGibbs_) August 10, 2022