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Dale Earnhardt Jr. issues health update; patience urged in recovery

Dale Earnhardt Jr. updated his condition on Saturday, leaving open the question of when he might return to NASCAR racing.

Earnhardt is out of action while recovering from concussion-like symptoms. This weekend at Pocono marks the third consecutive race Sprint Cup's most popular driver has not participated.

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Junior's update came via Twitter.

Update: No change lately. Symptoms have plateaued over the last week. Balance/Gaze Stabilization are only issues. Docs preaching patience.

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) July 30, 2016

Jeff Gordon will drive Earnhardt's car at Pocono and has said he will continue to do so as long as needed.