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Feel bad for Earnhardt. Never was a fan of the old man but we've always had a soft spot for Dale Jr.
If he ever could put together a season where he didn't have questionable crew chief/crew performance and stay healthy and sharp in the racecar I think he could compete for a gimmick championship.
Seems like a classy guy who tries to do what's right most, if not all the time. Unlike several of his fellow drivers.
We wish him luck.
Here's an article from the National Speed Sport News:
CONCORD, N.C. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend after experiencing concussion-like symptoms.
Earnhardt, driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, was evaluated this week in Charlotte and today was not cleared by physicians to race.
Alex Bowman, who races on a part-time basis with Earnhardt’s JR Motorsports team in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, will drive the No. 88 in Earnhardt’s place this Sunday at New Hampshire.
“I wasn’t feeling great the week going into Kentucky (Speedway) and thought it was possibly severe allergies,†Earnhardt said. “I saw a family doctor and was given medication for allergies and a sinus infection. When that didn’t help, I decided to dig a little deeper. Because of my symptoms and my history with concussions, and after my recent wrecks at Michigan and Daytona, I reached out and met with a neurological specialist. After further evaluation, they felt it was best for me to sit out.
“I’m disappointed about missing New Hampshire this weekend. I’m looking forward to treatment with the goal of getting back in the race car when the doctors say I’m ready.â€
A timetable for Earnhardt’s return has not been established. Hendrick Motorsports will provide an update next week regarding plans for the July 24 event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“I’m proud of Dale for standing up,†said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “The number-one priority is his health, so we’re going to give him all the time he needs. We completely support the decision by the doctors and will be ready to go win races when he’s 100 percent. In the meantime, we have full confidence in Greg (Ives) and the team, and we know they’ll do a great job.â€
This is not the first time Earnhardt has been sidelined by a concussion. In 2012 Earnhardt suffered a pair of concussions, first at a test at Kansas Speedway and again during a race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway that forced him to sit out two races. Earnhardt also previously admitted he raced with a concussion during the 2002 season.
If he ever could put together a season where he didn't have questionable crew chief/crew performance and stay healthy and sharp in the racecar I think he could compete for a gimmick championship.
Seems like a classy guy who tries to do what's right most, if not all the time. Unlike several of his fellow drivers.
We wish him luck.
Here's an article from the National Speed Sport News:
CONCORD, N.C. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend after experiencing concussion-like symptoms.
Earnhardt, driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, was evaluated this week in Charlotte and today was not cleared by physicians to race.
Alex Bowman, who races on a part-time basis with Earnhardt’s JR Motorsports team in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, will drive the No. 88 in Earnhardt’s place this Sunday at New Hampshire.
“I wasn’t feeling great the week going into Kentucky (Speedway) and thought it was possibly severe allergies,†Earnhardt said. “I saw a family doctor and was given medication for allergies and a sinus infection. When that didn’t help, I decided to dig a little deeper. Because of my symptoms and my history with concussions, and after my recent wrecks at Michigan and Daytona, I reached out and met with a neurological specialist. After further evaluation, they felt it was best for me to sit out.
“I’m disappointed about missing New Hampshire this weekend. I’m looking forward to treatment with the goal of getting back in the race car when the doctors say I’m ready.â€
A timetable for Earnhardt’s return has not been established. Hendrick Motorsports will provide an update next week regarding plans for the July 24 event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“I’m proud of Dale for standing up,†said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “The number-one priority is his health, so we’re going to give him all the time he needs. We completely support the decision by the doctors and will be ready to go win races when he’s 100 percent. In the meantime, we have full confidence in Greg (Ives) and the team, and we know they’ll do a great job.â€
This is not the first time Earnhardt has been sidelined by a concussion. In 2012 Earnhardt suffered a pair of concussions, first at a test at Kansas Speedway and again during a race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway that forced him to sit out two races. Earnhardt also previously admitted he raced with a concussion during the 2002 season.
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