Jimmie Johnson tests positive for COVID-19, will miss the Brickyard 400
Today it was announced that Jimmie Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Brickyard 400 on Sunday. Justin Allgaier will be piloting the #48.
Allgaier will be starting in the rear of the field, but he’ll be scored from Johnson’s 4th place starting position for DFS situations.
Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Brickyard 400. #nascar @NASCARONFOX
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 3, 2020
Jimmie 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. He tested positive. Justin Allgaier will be in the car Sunday. #nascar @NASCARONFOX
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 3, 2020
NASCAR has granted Johnson a waiver to miss races and remain eligible for the playoffs. He can return when he is symptom free and has two negative COVID-19 tests at least 24 hours apart. #nascar @NASCARONFOX
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 3, 2020
