Jimmie Johnson's absence from competition lasted just one race.
After missing Sunday's Brickyard 400 due to testing positive for COVID-19, Johnson has been medically cleared to return to competition.He
According to a release from Hendrick Motorsports, Johnson, who never experienced any symptoms, was tested on Monday and Tuesday and he tested negative both times. The seven-time Cup champion was cleared Tuesday evening by a physician.
“My family is so grateful for the incredible love and support we’ve received over the last several days,” Johnson said in a statement. “I especially want to thank Justin Allgaier for stepping in for me at Indy and being a true pro. I’m excited about getting back to business with my team this weekend.”
Last week was the first time in Johnson's racing career that he missed a Cup race. He is currently 15th in the driver standings, 46 points above the cutoff for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
