“Following the guidelines outlined in the Event Operations Protocol manual, Jimmie Johnson has alerted NASCAR that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

“NASCAR has outlined the steps for Johnson’s return, in accordance with the CDC’s current guidelines, which includes that Johnson is symptom free and has two negative COVID-19 test results, at least 24 hours apart. NASCAR requires Johnson to be cleared by his physician before returning to racing. Continue reading “NASCAR Statement – Jimmie Johnson Tests Positive for Covid-19”

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS STATEMENT
CONCORD, N.C. (July 3, 2020) – This afternoon, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson tested positive for COVID-19. He will miss Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and will not return to competition until being cleared by a physician.
Johnson, 44, has not experienced symptoms of COVID-19. He was tested upon learning this morning that his wife, Chandra, tested positive after experiencing allergy-like symptoms.
In Johnson’s absence, Justin Allgaier will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Hendrick Motorsports on Sunday at Indianapolis. Continue reading “Jimmie Johnson tests positive for Covid-19, Justin Allgaier to drive the 48 car”

NASCAR investigation confirms noose at Talladega was no hoax

June 25, 2020

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

During an update Thursday on NASCAR’s investigation into a noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR president Steve Phelps quickly dispelled any insinuation that the incident was a hoax. Continue reading “NASCAR investigation confirms noose at Talladega was no hoax”