NASCAR driver JimmieJohnson has been granted a playoff waiver and will be held out of competition after testing positive for coronavirus.
NASCAR’s website“My first priority is the health and safety of my loved ones and my teammates,” he said. “I’ve never missed a race in my Cup career, but I know it’s going to be very hard to watch from the sidelines when I’m supposed to be out there competing. Although this situation is extremely disappointing, I’m going to come back ready to win races and put ourselves in playoff contention.”
NASCAR also released a statement, sharing that Johnson would not be permitted to return to racing until he was cleared of symptoms and has two negative“Jimmie is a true battle-tested champion, and we wish him well in his recovery,” NASCAR’s statement read. “NASCAR has granted Jimmie a playoff waiver, and we look forward to his return as he races for an eighth NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Johnson, who previously announced 2020 would be his last year as a full-time driver, was scheduled to race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Justin Allgaier will take his place at the event.
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