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Busch says illness forced him out

By David Newton
ESPN.com

Friday, October 16, 2009

CONCORD, N.C. -- Kyle Busch said it was pneumonia that forced him to give way to a backup driver in last weekend's Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series races at California. But the Nationwide point leader said he's strong enough that he won't need relief in either this weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "I'm still having side affects, still being on the medicine still throws your head for a little loop until you get out there for a few laps,'' Busch said after qualifying for Friday night' ...

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