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NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated May 21, 2026 5:06 PM ET

Kyle Busch is, without question, one of the most decorated race car drivers in the history of NASCAR.

Busch has two NASCAR Cup Series championships and a total of 234 victories across th three divisions, which is a record.

Busch was slated to participate in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, but his family released a statement, saying that Busch is hospitalized with a “severe illness” and will not race in the event.

Statement Regarding Kyle Busch from the Busch Family:

“Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization. He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for…
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) May 21, 2026

Richard Childress Racing also released a statement after the news of Busch’s illness.

“Kyle Busch’s health is our upmost priority and he and his family have the full resources of RCR behind them,” RCR said in a statement. “Kyle is an integral part of our organization and we wish him a safe and speedy recovery.”

Austin Hill will sub in for Busch.

Busch was also initially slated to participate in the Craftsman Truck Series race at the speedway in Concord, N.C. He is also scheduled to be at the Nashville Superspeedway race on May 29 and then at the North Wilkesboro Speedway in July.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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