But after obtaining final clearance in front of medical staff at Charlotte Motor Speedway this week, Almirola has been cleared to race in Sunday’s Cup race at New Hampshire, the Overton’s 301, according to a release from Richard Petty Motorsports.
“Physically, I felt great in the car and had no pain associated with the injury during yesterday’s test,” Almirola said in the release. “I’d like to sincerely thank all of the medical personnel that have helped me through this process, my family, my friends, my team and all the fans that supported me. I’m very grateful to Bubba (Wallace), Regan (Smith) and Billy (Johnson) for all of their efforts subbing for me both on and off the track. I’m excited to get back to racing against all my friends and peers in the Monster Energy Series.”
Almirola will have some work to do to get into the playoffs this year. The No. 43 Ford is 32nd in points and the top 30 get spots in the playoffs.
And according to NASCAR.com he would “also need a waiver from NASCAR since he hasn’t driven in all of this year’s points races.”
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