# Jeff Hensley Recovers from Sepsis

> NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hensley recovers after sepsis following Charlotte race.
- Title: Jeff Hensley Recovers from Sepsis · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hensley recovers after sepsis following Charlotte race. NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hensley is recovering from sepsis after a…
- Keywords: nascar, jeff hensley, sepsis, craftsman truck series, charlotte motor speedway, crew chief, tanner gray, Autoweek
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74349738/nascar-crew-chief-jeff-hensley-recovering-from-sepsis
- Author: Deb Williams
- Published: 2026-11-05T21:47:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nascar, jeff hensley, sepsis, craftsman truck series, charlotte motor speedway, crew chief, tanner gray, cars, sports
## Jeff Hensley's Health Crisis
Veteran NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hensley is recovering from sepsis after last month's Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
## Hospitalization Details
Hensley was hospitalized with sepsis days after the October 9 Charlotte event, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser.
## Temporary Crew Chief
Jacob Hampton stepped into the crew chief’s position for the season’s final four races.
## Family Statement
Lynn Hensley said in a November 2 Facebook post that her husband was transferred to a rehabilitation facility after 16 days in the hospital.
## Health Impact
She said the sepsis took an 'incredible toll' on his 63-year-old body, and he would remain at the facility for the foreseeable future.
## Recent Tragic Case
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died May 21 after his pneumonia progressed into sepsis.
## Key takeaway

NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hensley is recovering from sepsis after a life-threatening illness following the October 9 Charlotte Motor Speedway race.