Kyle Busch pulled from Coca-Cola 600, hospitalized with ‘severe illness’
Kyle Busch has been hospitalized due to a severe illness, leading to his withdrawal from the Coca-Cola 600 race. His team, Richard Childress Racing, has expressed their support for Busch and requested privacy for his family during this time. Austin Hill will replace Busch in the race as he focuses on recovery.
- ▪Kyle Busch was pulled from the Coca-Cola 600 due to a severe illness.
- ▪He is currently hospitalized and undergoing treatment.
- ▪Austin Hill will drive Busch's No. 21 car in the race this weekend.
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Sports Kyle Busch pulled from Coca-Cola 600, hospitalized with ‘severe illness’ By Justin Terranova Published May 21, 2026, 12:01 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Kyle Buch was abruptly pulled from the Coca-Cola 600 field this weekend as a worrying message was posted on his X account. “Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization,” the statement read. “He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation.” There were few other details available about the health of the 41-year-old Las Vegas native, who will be replaced in his No. 21 car by Austin Hill.
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