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With NASCAR at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, Kyle Busch had his best finish of the 2026 Cup Series season.
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Busch, the driver of the No. 8 car, came in eighth place, while Shane van Gisbergen finished in first. But just as the results were coming in on Sunday, there was some concern for Busch.
Busch was heard asking for a doctor as the Go Bowling at The Glen race was wrapping up.
Here’s what to know about the health concerns for Busch and the latest on his status.
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Kyle Busch injury updates
According to Mike Joy during the FS1 broadcast of Sunday’s race, Busch had been feeling under the weather all week leading into the Go Bowling at The Glen.
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Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, reportedly battled a “sinus cold” throughout the week. And despite finishing in eighth, as Sunday’s event was wrapping up, he called for medical attention.
Over his radio, Busch did not specify why he needed a doctor, but arranged to have one meet him after he exited his car.
“Can somebody try to find Bill Heisel? He’s the kindred doctor guy. Tell him I need him after the race, please,” Busch said.
When asked if the doctor should meet him at his car or on his bus after the race, Busch chose the latter, saying “I’m going to need a shot.”
No further updates were made on Busch during the race, as he finished in eighth for his best result of the season.
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What happened to Kyle Busch?
Busch was heard requesting medical attention and needing “a shot” around the end of Sunday’s NASCAR race.
While he did not specify why he needed help from a doctor, the FS1 broadcast reported that in the week leading up to Go Bowling at The Glen, Busch had been dealing with a “sinus cold.”
