Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalised with a severe illness, according to his family.
The news was shared on social media, with his family asking for “understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation.”
The 41-year-old driver will not be competing at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.
Busch’s Absence From Charlotte Motor Speedway
Kyle Busch will miss this weekend’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway due to his hospitalisation.
His family announced that he is currently undergoing treatment.
Kyle Busch’s Recent Performance
Busch ranks 24th in the Cup Series standings.
He has secured two top-10 finishes in 12 races this season.
Busch’s Career Highlights
Kyle Busch has won two NASCAR Cup Series championships, in 2015 and 2019.
The Las Vegas native is in his fourth season at Richard Childress Racing, having previously won titles with Joe Gibbs Racing.
His most recent win was in 2023, his first with RCR.
His family has requested privacy as he undergoes treatment.