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Denny Hamlin's hopes for an early return to racing, following his back injury in California, have been thwarted following a medical evaluation.
Dr. Jerry Petty of Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates re-evaluated Hamlin this week and it was determined that he would benefit from additional rest and rehabilitation.
The 32-year old Joe Gibbs Racing driver suffered an L1 Compression Fracture during an accident on the final lap of the race at Auto Club Speedway on March 24 after making contact with Joey Logano.
Hamlin tweeted “unfortunately I won't be racing this weekend at Richmond. It kills me to not be in the car for my team and sponsors but after long discussions with the doctors we have decided to wait on my return back to racing. Thanks to all of my fans who have sent encouraging messages over the last month. I'll be back in no time.”
Brian Vickers will remain behind the wheel of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota in this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in Richmond.
Dr. Jerry Petty of Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates re-evaluated Hamlin this week and it was determined that he would benefit from additional rest and rehabilitation.
The 32-year old Joe Gibbs Racing driver suffered an L1 Compression Fracture during an accident on the final lap of the race at Auto Club Speedway on March 24 after making contact with Joey Logano.
Hamlin tweeted “unfortunately I won't be racing this weekend at Richmond. It kills me to not be in the car for my team and sponsors but after long discussions with the doctors we have decided to wait on my return back to racing. Thanks to all of my fans who have sent encouraging messages over the last month. I'll be back in no time.”
Brian Vickers will remain behind the wheel of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota in this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in Richmond.