In a press release on Thursday Red Bull Racing Team officials said “that due to a recent diagnosis of a medical condition, Brian Vickers will not compete in this weekend's NASCAR racing activities at Dover International Speedway.”
The release did not specify what the medical condition is.
Vickers, whose is 26 was hospitalized Wednesday evening, presumably in the Charlotte, NC area is said to continue to undergo testing and further evaluation.
In his place will be former RCR driver, Casey Mears, has been selected to drive for the team this weekend. “It is unfortunate that I will not be able to participate in the Dover race. Casey is a good friend of mine, and I know he will do his best for the No. 83 team this weekend,” said Vickers.
“Our main concern right now is with Brian and his health and recovery”, said Jay Frye, RBRT General Manager and Vice President. “All things are looking good at the moment; this is just a minor setback. We appreciate Casey filling in this weekend and know he will represent the team well.”
The team will make Frye available at the track on Friday morning to address further questions.
The release did not specify what the medical condition is.
Vickers, whose is 26 was hospitalized Wednesday evening, presumably in the Charlotte, NC area is said to continue to undergo testing and further evaluation.
In his place will be former RCR driver, Casey Mears, has been selected to drive for the team this weekend. “It is unfortunate that I will not be able to participate in the Dover race. Casey is a good friend of mine, and I know he will do his best for the No. 83 team this weekend,” said Vickers.
“Our main concern right now is with Brian and his health and recovery”, said Jay Frye, RBRT General Manager and Vice President. “All things are looking good at the moment; this is just a minor setback. We appreciate Casey filling in this weekend and know he will represent the team well.”
The team will make Frye available at the track on Friday morning to address further questions.