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Jimmie Johnson Tests Positive for COVID-19 ... Will Miss Brickyard 400

Jimmie Johnson -- one of NASCAR's biggest stars -- is out of the Brickyard 400 this weekend after testing positive for coronavirus.

The 7-time Cup Series champ says the situation is "extremely disappointing," but that his first priority is "the health and safety of my loved ones and my teammates."

Jimmie is reportedly asymptomatic, but was tested Friday morning after learning his wife tested positive. NASCAR says he won't be eligible to return until he has 2 negative tests at least 24 hours apart, is cleared by his own physician, and of course .