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Kyle Busch was pronounced dead Friday after being admitted to the hospital with a what was described as a "severe illness"
Each sportsbook has its own rules when a driver will no longer be taking part in a race after odds are already offered
BetUS typically requires both drivers to start; otherwise wagers are no action
News broke Thursday morning that Busch had been hospitalized with what is being described as a "severe illness". By the evening hours we were learning that Busch had passed away at the age of 41.
"On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.
"Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series.
"His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha's parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.
"During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate."
During his last race, Busch had radioed for help but managed to finish. At the time he had complained of a sinus infection.
Kyle actually raced in a Truck Series race on May 15, winning the EcoSave 200. He then competed in the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 17, just four days before his death.
Richard Childress Racing announced that Austin Hill, who drives the No. 21 for RCR in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, will sub for Busch in the No. 8 Chevrolet for the Cup race.
What Happens to My Bet When a Driver is Scratched in NASCAR and Motorsports?
In NASCAR and most motorsports betting, what happens to your bet when a driver is scratched or does not start depends entirely on the sportsbook’s house rules.
The most common outcomes are:
- Bet is void/refunded
- Bet stands as a loss
- Bet becomes action once qualifying begins
This is how a few of the top market leaders handle such situations:
- FanDuel generally voids bets if the driver does not qualify or is not on the grid at race start.
- DraftKings typically treats non-qualifiers as no action/refunds.
- Caesars often considers bets “live” once the driver attempts qualifying, meaning a DNQ (did not qualify) can still lose.
- With BetUS, matchups usually require both drivers to start; otherwise wagers are no action.
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
