Austin Dillon has become the second driver in the top NASCAR series to test positive for COVID-19.
Jimmie Johnson tested positive but it turned out to be false. Now, Dillon, who drives the No. 3 car for Richard Childress Racing, has tested positive and is out of the car for Sunday’s race over the Daytona Road Course.
Dillon is in self-quarantine and will not be competing in this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway, according to a statement from the team.
The 30-year-old’s wife Whitney and son Ace remain healthy and symptom free, according to the team statement. Dillon can return to competition if he receives two negative Covid-19 tests taken 24 hours apart as well as a written clearance from his personal physician.
Dillon tweeted:
— Austin Dillon (@austindillon3) August 16, 2020
Kaz Grala will become the first driver besides Dale Earnhardt or Austin Dillon to start the RCR No. 3 car in a Cup Series race since Ricky Rudd in 1983. (Riverside)
— Seth Sharp (@SethSharp35) August 15, 2020