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Kyle Busch has been hospitalized and will be unable to race in this week's Coca Cola 600
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
Bad news for Kyle Busch as he won't be racing in this weekend's Coca Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
News broke Thursday morning that Busch has been hospitalized with what is being described as a "severe illness".
"Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization," the Busch family said in a statement posted on social media. "He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation."
Busch was listed at +4000 odds but tends to be a fan favorite and, as such, sees plenty of wagering action. Busch ranks 24th in the Cup Series standings, with two top-10 finishes in 12 races this season.
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.
"Kyle Busch's health is our upmost priority and he and his family have the full resources of RCR behind them," RCR said in a statement. "Kyle is an integral part of our organization and we wish him a safe and speedy recovery. His No. 8 Chevrolet will be ready and waiting for him. We're thankful to Austin Hill for stepping in to drive the No. 8 Chevrolet this weekend. Please keep Kyle and the Busch family in your prayers, and help us respect the family's privacy at this time."
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
