NASCAR President Steve Phelps says that he will tell drivers this weekend that “we care” about them and safety. Phelps and other series officials are scheduled to meet with drivers Saturday morning to discuss safety measures with the Next Gen car.
Three drivers will miss Sunday’s Cup playoff race at the Charlotte Roval because of crash-related injuries. It is believed to be the first time in more than 20 years that three full-time Cup drivers will sit out the same race because of injuries suffered in on-track accidents.
Kurt Busch will miss his 12th consecutive race Sunday. Concussion-like symptoms have sidelined him since a July 23 crash in qualifying at Pocono Raceway.
He said recently that he is “hopeful” of returning but didn’t have a timeline. Five races remain in the season. Alex Bowman will miss his second consecutive race because of continued concussion symptoms after his Sept.