NASCAR great Kyle Busch was coughing up blood day before he died, 911 call says
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • • general
Key Points:
- NASCAR champion Kyle Busch was coughing up blood and experiencing severe symptoms at a GM facility in North Carolina a day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained by ABC News.
- Busch was taken to a hospital after feeling short of breath and very hot while testing in a Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord, North Carolina.
- On Thursday, Busch's family announced he was hospitalized with a severe illness and would not compete at the Charlotte Motor Speedway event, later confirming his sudden death at age 41.
- Busch's family and racing affiliates praised him as a once-in-a-generation talent with a fierce passion for the sport, noting his two NASCAR Cup Series championships and 234 career wins across national series.
- A photo tribute to Busch was displayed outside Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he was scheduled to compete in the Coca Cola 600 this weekend.