Noah Gragson out with a concussion, Grant Enfinger will fill in at Sonoma Raceway
It appears that the Noah Gragson wreck from last week was as serious as it looked. Gragson is out of the Sonoma race with a concussion. The Legacy Motor Club driver’s brake rotor blew up, like three other NASCAR drivers on Sunday, and sent him backward into the wall.
While NASCAR has worked on improving the impact of the car when it goes rear-end first into the wall, it might have some work to do. This is the same type of hit that took Alex Bowman out last year for five races and has Kurt Busch sidelined from racing even now almost a year later.
In Noah Gragson’s absence, Grant Enfinger will fill in and drive the No. 42 at Sonoma Raceway.
“Last Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, Gragson was involved in a crash on Lap 197 and was evaluated and released from the infield care center. Upon return home to North Carolina, he began to experience concussion-like symptoms mid-week and is seeking treatment,” a statement from Legacy Motor Club said.
This is another tough break in a season that has not gone the way Gragson likely hoped for. While he has struggled, there are some bright days ahead, at least new opportunity as Legacy Motor Club switches to Toyota next season.
For now, the focus is on Noah Gragson, his health, and finishing the year out as strong as possible.
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Legacy Motor Club owners on Noah Gragson’s concussion
Of course, the folks at the top are worried about their driver. Maury Gallagher and Jimmie Johnson are co-owners of Legacy Motor Club. They are concerned about getting the rookie Cup Series driver back healthy and in the car.
However, that is going to take some time.
“Noah’s health is the highest of priorities and we commend him for making the decision to sit out this weekend,” the co-owners said in a joint statement. “We are appreciative that Grant was available and willing to step in since the Truck Series is off this weekend.”
Meanwhile, Enfinger sent his kind wishes to the young driver.
“My thoughts are with Noah, I know how much he loves this team and the guys on it. I’m happy to help out Legacy Motor Club and the No. 42 team.”
Enfinger is fresh off his second Truck Series win of the season at World Wide Technology Raceway. A veteran driver, he is a good pick to replace Noah Gragson on such short notice. The 38-year-old made an attempt at a Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami but was a DNQ.