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"I wish I could return to the #88 team this season," Earnhardt said. "To say I'm disappointed doesn't begin to describe how I feel, but I know this is the right thing for my long-term health and career. I'm 100 percent focused on my recovery, and I will continue to follow everything the doctors tell me. They're seeing good progress in my test results, and I'm feeling that progress physically. I plan to be healthy and ready to compete at Daytona in February. I'm working toward that.
"The support from both inside and outside the race team has been overwhelming. Everyone has been so encouraging and positive, from my teammates and sponsors to my family, friends and fans. It's motivating and humbling at the same time."
While out, Jeff Gordon and Alex Bowman will share the #88 for the remainder of the 2016 Season with Gordon racing in the #88 Chevrolet SS this weekend at Darlington. A schedule has been revealed for these two drivers for the remainder of the season and is as below.
- Darlington - Jeff Gordon
- Richmond - Jeff Gordon
- Chicagoland - Alex Bowman
- New Hampshire - Alex Bowman
- Dover - Jeff Gordon
- Charlotte - Alex Bowman
- Kansas - Alex Bowman
- Talladega - Alex Bowman
- Martinsville - Jeff Gordon
- Texas - Alex Bowman
- Phoenix - Alex Bowman
- Homstead - Alex Bowman
"Jeff and Alex will give us a great opportunity over the rest of the season," team owner Rick Hendrick said in a release provided by the organization. "Jeff is one of the best of all time and knows our system. He brings things to the table that no one else can. Alex is a young driver with a lot of talent, and he will give us a fresh perspective. We know they're not only capable of running up front and giving us a chance to win, but they'll help us get better." (Koelle,2016; In part from Hendrick Motorsports)
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