Jimmie Johnson reports positive COVID-19 test
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has reported a positive COVID-19 test, Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday evening.
The driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet was set to compete for his series-best fifth win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Sunday’s race (4 p.m. ET, NBC).
“My first priority is the health and safety of my loved ones and my teammates,” Johnson said in a team release. “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.”
Justin Allgaier will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet on Sunday. Johnson will not accrue points for races in which he does not compete, but he would be granted a playoff waiver should he qualify for the postseason.
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