Trevor Bayne is hospitalized with symptoms believed to be associated with an insect bite the Daytona 500 champion was treated for earlier this month. Bayne was reportedly admitted Wednesday and underwent tests on Thursday.

“Trevor was not feeling well early this week and he is currently being evaluated for lingering symptoms that may be related to his previous insect bite,” said Roush Fenway president Steve Newmark.

“Obviously Trevor wanted to be in Richmond and he’s upset about not being able to compete.  However, his health is our top priority and we insisted that he have these tests to get to the bottom of his symptoms,” added Newmark.

With the Wood Brothers not planning to race in Richmond, Bayne was only scheduled to run the Bubba Burger 250 Nationwide event. Chris Buescher was named Thursday to drive the No. 16 Ford in Friday night's race.

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