From Lionel NASCAR Collectables:
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have 600 miles of Charlotte Motor Speedway to conquer when he pilots the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet SS in the longest race of the season. This patriotic, multicam paint-out is scheduled to run at the Coca-Cola 600 on May 26.
STATEMENT FROM JOE GIBBS RACING:
DRIVER DENNY HAMLIN SIDELINED WITH L1 COMPRESSION FRACTURE
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 26, 2013) – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) driver Denny Hamlin was evaluated today by Dr. Jerry Petty of Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates after suffering an L1 Compression Fracture during an accident on the final lap of Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway.
Dr. Petty determined that Hamlin will not require surgery, but will need time to properly heal, which is estimated around six weeks time. Dr. Petty will make the determination when Hamlin will be able to return to racing this season.
No decision has been made on a replacement driver for Hamlin during his absence from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
