Kurt Busch Announces His Decision On This Week's Race

Kurt Busch will remain sidelined as he continues to recover from a head injury. The Toyota driver announced Wednesday that he won't return this weekend.

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Although he's been "feeling well" lately, Busch said it became "clear I'm not ready to be back in the race car" after simulating a racing environment.

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"This was by far the hardest week emotionally because I do feel the progression of recovery," Busch wrote in a statement posted on Twitter,

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Busch has not competed since sustaining concussion-like symptoms during a July 23 qualifying event at Pocono Raceway.

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The 44-year-old will have to wait at least one more week. Busch confirmed that Ty Gibbs will take his spot for the fourth time during Sunday's Federated Auto Parts 400.

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The 19-year-old, who ranks first in the Xfinity Series standings, has finished inside the top 20

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in all three Cup Series races, including a 10th-place result last weekend.

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