Jimmy Johnson Cleared to Race this Sunday

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to return to the track and will race Sunday.

Jimmie Johnson is cleared to return to the track and will race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway. The Seven-time NASCAR champion tested positive for the coronavirus last Friday and was forced to miss Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, snapping his streak of 663 consecutive starts, most among active drivers. Hendrick Motorsports has confirmed that Johnson has registered two negative tests and will return to the No. 48 Chevrolet at Kentucky. Johnson tweeted “It’s been an emotional journey and I’m so happy to be back."Johnson is the only NASCAR driver to test positive for the coronavirus since the series resumed racing on May 17. 

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He has announced his plans to retire from full-time NASCAR competition at the end of this season.

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