David Ragan will replace injured Kyle Busch in No. 18 car

Joe Gibbs Racing found an experienced replacement for the injured Kyle Busch.

David Ragan, a ninth-year Sprint Cup Series driver who currently races for Front Row Motorsports, will substitute for Busch in the No. 18 car for at least the next few weeks — possibly longer.

Busch suffered a compound fracture of his right leg and also broke his left foot in a crash Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. He is out indefinitely.

JGR, after discussing a variety of candidates for the car, worked out a deal with Ragan and Front Row. Ragan, 29, will return to the No. 34 car later this year after his sub duties are finished, JGR said Tuesday.

"We appreciate being able to work with Front Row Motorsports and (sponsor) CSX for David's availability," team owner Joe Gibbs said. "We are fortunate to be able to have someone of David's caliber behind the wheel while Kyle recovers. We appreciate all the support we have received from the NASCAR community including our fans and we look forward to getting Kyle back in the car as soon as possible."

The move could be beneficial to Front Row despite Ragan's absence. If Ragan wins a race in the No. 18 car, he could end up driving a Front Row car in the Chase for the Sprint Cup — a move that would benefit the team and its sponsors.

Ragan has two career wins and 35 top-10 finishes in NASCAR's premier series. His most recent victory came at Talladega Superspeedway in May 2013, when Front Row scored a surprise 1-2 finish with Ragan and David Gilliland.

Front Row did not immediately name a replacement driver for Ragan in the No. 34 car.

Busch was transferred from a hospital in Daytona Beach, Fla. to one near his home in the Charlotte area earlier Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Erik Jones will drive Busch's No. 54 car in the Xfinity Series race at Atlanta. A further lineup for that car will be announced at a later date.

Jones had also been discussed as a candidate for the No. 18 Cup ride.

"Erik is a big part of our future at JGR and we will be increasing his schedule in the Xfinity Series beginning this weekend in Atlanta and seeking the earliest opportunity to provide him Cup experience," Gibbs said.

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