NASCAR's Justin Allgaier cleared to race after last-lap collision in Xfinity Series
Allgaier, Ronnie Bassett Jr. and Timmy Hill were all involved in the crash
Justin Allgaier was released from the hospital after being evaluated for an irregular heart rate following Thursday night's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Kentucky. After undergoing further evaluation, Allgaier has been cleared to race in the second leg of the doubleheader on Friday night.
Justin Allgaier reveals he went to the hospital last night after the race to be evaluated for an irregular heart rate. Says there’s absolutely nothing to be concerned about. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/eHnOQJzqK6
— Matt Mayer (@MatthewMayerCBS) July 10, 2020
The driver of the No. 7 car for JR Motorsports was transported to the hospital after being involved in a last-lap crash on Thursday night. Allgaier hit the wall multiple times after making contact with Ronnie Bassett Jr. and Timmy Hill.
Both Bassett and Hill were treated and released from the infield care center after the race.
ICYMI: This last-lap collision at @KySpeedway was massive.
— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) July 10, 2020
Thankfully, Ronnie Bassett Jr. was able to get out under his own power. pic.twitter.com/HEu3D83Ykl
Allgaier's wife, Ashley, was not on location at the track Thursday night, but was active on social media throughout and after the race. On Friday morning, she thanked those who expressed concern about Justin's condition and also expressed joy after his clearance to race.
Thank you for all the concern & prayers for JA! I can’t wait to see him & give him the biggest hug. Also, praying he’s cleared to race today! 🙏 https://t.co/25bx77TwQZ
— Ashley Allgaier (@AshleyAllgaier) July 10, 2020
— Ashley Allgaier (@AshleyAllgaier) July 10, 2020
Austin Cindric was the winner of Thursday's race. He charged past Chase Briscoe on an overtime restart for his first victory of the season and first on an oval.
Allgaier has a starting position of 20th for Friday night's race, which is where he finished Thursday after the wreck. However, he'll be one of eight drivers going to a backup car which means he'll start from the rear of the field.
The 2018 Xfinity Series regular season champion is just one week removed from replacing Jimmie Johnson at The Brickyard for the Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400. Johnson pulled out of the race because he tested positive for coronavirus.
