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Austin Dillon has actually been clinically cleared to resume all racing activities ahead of this weekends NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader at Dover International Speedway, Richard Childress Racing authorities announced Thursday. A NASCAR representative also validated Dillon has been cleared to go back to the track.
Dillon missed out on last Sundays race at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course after exposing a favorable test for COVID-19. Kaz Grala, a part-time Xfinity Series driver, alternatived to Dillon and drove the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet to a seventh-place finish in Sundays Go Bowling 235.
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His lack last weekend dropped Dillon one position to 18th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, simply behind his RCR teammate, rookie Tyler Reddick. Dillon is certified for the NASCAR Playoffs on the basis of his July 19 success at Texas Motor Speedway. Competitors authorities approved him a medical exemption to keep his playoff eligibility, easing the requirement that he compete in every points-paying event.
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A group statement checks out: “Richard Childress Racings NASCAR Cup Series chauffeur Austin Dillon will return to competitors for this weekends doubleheader at Dover International Speedway. Dillon, who originally tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday early morning, August 15 and missed the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course, has actually worked with NASCAR, his main care doctor and RCRs health partners at Wake-Forest Baptist Health, and has had two negative COVID-19 test results at least 24 hours apart. His lack last weekend dropped Dillon one position to 18th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, simply behind his RCR colleague, rookie Tyler Reddick.
Dillon is in his seventh full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series. He has actually received the postseason field in 4 of the last 5 years.
Dillon was required to get 2 negative COVID-19 test results taken at least 24 hours as a condition for his return. He was also needed to have composed clearance to resume racing activity from his individual physician.
A team statement reads: “Richard Childress Racings NASCAR Cup Series motorist Austin Dillon will go back to competitors for this weekends doubleheader at Dover International Speedway. Dillon, who initially tested favorable for COVID-19 on Saturday morning, August 15 and missed the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course, has actually worked with NASCAR, his primary care doctor and RCRs health partners at Wake-Forest Baptist Health, and has actually had 2 negative COVID-19 test results at least 24 hours apart. We commend NASCAR for their efforts in offering a safe environment for all rivals and fans, thank everyone in the market for their well dreams and enthusiastically welcome Austin Dillon back to competition.”
