NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson is sitting out the Brickyard 400 race this weekend after checking positive for coronavirus.
According to a statement released by NASCAR, Johnson is missing out on Sundays race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since of the diagnosis. ” My very first top priority is the health and safety of my loved ones and my colleagues,” the 44-year-old said in a group release. “Ive never ever missed out on a race in my Cup career, but I know its going to be extremely difficult to enjoy from the sidelines when Im supposed to be out there competing. This circumstance is extremely frustrating, Im going to come back ready to win races and put ourselves in playoff contention.”
Jimmie was evaluated for the virus after his other half Chandra received a favorable medical diagnosis, according to a NASCAR report. She supposedly experienced allergy-like signs, while her spouse is asymptomatic..
NASCARs Jimmie Johnson Drops Out of Race After Testing Positive for Coronavirus – E! NEWS
