Noah Gragson to sit out Sonoma with concussion-like symptoms, Enfinger to fill in

Noah Gragson to sit out Sonoma with concussion-like symptoms, Enfinger to fill in
Apr 29, 2023; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Noah Gragson (42) during practice and qualifying for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Noah Gragson will be out of the No. 42 Legacy Motor Club car this weekend at Sonoma, after he started to feel concussion-like symptoms upon returning home from Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway.

NASCAR Truck Series veteran Grant Enfinger will instead sub for Gragson, who was originally treated and released from the NASCAR Infield Care Center.

“Noah’s health is the highest of priorities and we commend him for making the decision to sit out this weekend,” team co-owners Maury Gallagher and Jimmie Johnson said in a release. “We are appreciative that Grant was available and willing to step in since the Truck Series is off this weekend.”

Enfinger has already won two races this season in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series action and will be making his NASCAR Cup Series debut on Sunday at the road course.

“My thoughts are with Noah, I know how much he loves this team and the guys on it,” said Enfinger. “I’m happy to help out LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and the No. 42 team.”

Sunday’s race at Sonoma Raceway will get kicked off at 2:00 p.m. CT on FOX.