NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has been hospitalized due to a severe illness, according to his family. He will not participate in the upcoming race at Charlotte Motor Speedway as he undergoes treatment. Busch's team has expressed their support and commitment to his recovery during this time.
- ▪Kyle Busch is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
- ▪He ranks 24th in the Cup Series standings this season.
- ▪Busch will be replaced by Austin Hill for the upcoming race.
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U.S. NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says May 21, 2026 / 12:39 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won't compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said Thursday.His family posted the news on social media and said he is currently undergoing treatment."We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation," the statement continued.Busch ranks 24th in the Cup Series standings, with two top-10 finishes in 12 races this season. The 41-year-old driver and Las Vegas native won championships in 2015 and 2019.
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