Kyle Busch Requests Doctor During Watkins Glen Cup Series Race
Things are going well for Kyle Busch on the track at Watkins Glen. That doesn't mean he feels good inside of the car. Busch has radioed his team and requested that they have a doctor on hand for when the race is over.
According to Dustin Long of NBC Sports, Busch keyed up his radio and asked his team to get Dr. William Heisel. The doctor works in the NASCAR industry with drivers and pit crew members. It is not clear at this time why Busch has made the request.
"In an even & measure voice Kyle Busch asked his team to find Dr. William Heisel and that he will need him after the race," Long reported on social media. "Dr. Heisel has extensive work with teams, drivers and pit crew members. Busch did not elaborate on the radio for why he is making the request."
#NASCAR ... In an even & measured voice Kyle Busch asked his team to find Dr. William Heisel and that he will need him after the race.
— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) May 10, 2026
Dr. Heisel has extensive work with teams, drivers and pit crew members
Busch did not elaborate on the radio for why he is making the request
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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This story was originally published May 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM.