NASCAR champion Kyle Busch hospitalized due to illness, to miss Coca-Cola 600

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, 41, has been hospitalized with a severe illness and will miss the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his family announced Thursday, May 21, 2026. His family shared the news on social media, stating he is currently undergoing treatment and requesting privacy. Busch, who won championships in 2015 and 2019, currently sits 24th in the Cup Series standings with two top-10 finishes in 12 races this season while competing for Richard Childress Racing.