Kyle Busch Sought Medical Attention During Race 2 Weeks Before His Death
Busch told a reporter he had a 'substantial cough'
Kyle Busch at Texas Motor Speedway on May 01, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. Credit: James Gilbert/Getty NEED TO KNOW Kyle Busch called for medical attention at Watkins Glen International on May 10, just weeks before his death at 41 on Thursday, May 21 Fox NASCAR announcers noted that he had a "sinus cold," and Busch later told reporters he had a "substantial" cough It is unclear if this illness is related to his final hospitalization Kyle Busch sought medical attention for a "substantial" cough during a race just two weeks before his death. Busch, who died at 41 on Thursday, May 21 , requested assistance at Watkins Glen International on May 10, as captured on his radio by Fox NASCAR .
“Can somebody try to find Bill Heisel? " Busch is heard saying, after a commentator noted that he had a "sinus cold. " Heisel is the director of OrthoCarolina Motorsports and leads a team of doctors who provide care at NASCAR races.
"He’s the kindred doctor guy," Busch continued on his radio. "Tell him I need him after the race, please. I’m gonna need a shot.
" About a week later, Busch explained his symptoms to reporters in a video shared by The Athletic reporter Jeff Gluck. “I’m still not great,” Busch said. “The cough was pretty substantial last week.