Haunting Kyle Busch 911 audio reveals Nascar star was coughing up blood as he was rushed to hospital days before death

NASCAR star Kyle Busch was coughing up blood the day before he died, according to a 911 call.

The 41-year-old race legend died unexpectedly on Thursday of an undisclosed illness after he was found unresponsive while using a race simulator in Concord, North Carolina.

He was rushed to the hospital for treatment but his death was announced the following day.

A 911 call obtained by TMZ, however, revealed he was struggling to breathe and was coughing up blood as medical help was on its way.

During an emergency call made on Wednesday around 5.30pm, the caller urgently requested medical assistance at a training facility in Concord, North Carolina, reporting that an individual was suffering from shortness of breath, overheating, and appeared close to passing out.

The caller also told dispatchers the person was coughing up blood.

He confirmed the patient remained conscious throughout the call, repeatedly assuring them, “He’s awake. He’s awake. He’s awake.”

Busch had been struggling physically earlier this month when he asked for a doctor in the middle of a race in upstate New York.

“Can somebody try to find Bill Heisel?” Busch said over team radio.

“He’s the kindred doctor guy. Tell him I need him after the race, please.”

Busch then had to decide whether he would meet a medic at his car or at the bus.

“Uh, bus. I’m going to need a shot,” he replied.

Busch ultimately finished the race in eighth place despite reportedly dealing with lingering cough and sinus problems in recent weeks.

Speaking to reporters on May 15, he shared an update on his condition.

“You can still hear it — I’m still not feeling great,” he said. “The cough was pretty significant last week.”

His sudden passing has stunned the racing world, with tributes pouring in for one of Nascar’s most successful drivers with over 230 wins on the track.

“A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation,” the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said in a joint statement on X.

“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.’“

Tragically, just days before his death, the race star reflected emotionally on what would become his final victory, telling a reporter, “You never know when the last one is.”