Tony Stewart broke Twitter on Thursday morning when he announced that he will return in time to race this weekend in Richmond, and now NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer, Steve O’Donnell released this statement on Tony Stewart’s Return:
“NASCAR received the appropriate medical clearance documentation allowing Tony Stewart to resume normal racing activities. We also have granted the request from Stewart-Haas Racing for a waiver for Tony to be eligible to qualify for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. As he begins his final season, we wish Tony the best of luck.”
NASCAR granted Kyle Busch a similar waiver last season when Busch was hurt in an Xfinity Daytona Crash, Kyle Busch went on to win the 2015 Championship.
