While he may not be on track due to recurring blood clots, Brian Vickers has found a way to stay in NASCAR.
Vickers tweeted out on Monday that he will join NBC for the network’s NASCAR coverage beginning today with an appearance on “NASCAR America,” NBC Sports Network’s nightly show covering the sport. Vickers plans to participate in the Tuesday and Wednesday editions of the show as well.
For those wondering what I am up to-happy for an opportunity to join @NASCARonNBC on some of their shows. Great to see them back in NASCAR
— Brian Vickers (@BrianLVickers) June 1, 2015
I will be on NASCAR Night in America Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week as well as numerous other times this season.
— Brian Vickers (@BrianLVickers) June 1, 2015
NASCAR on NBC’s Twitter account confirmed the news.
Really excited to welcome @BrianLVickers to #NASCARAmerica today on @NBCSN!
— NASCAR on USA (@NASCARonUSA) June 1, 2015
In addition to his appearances on “NASCAR America,” Vickers will be involved in the network’s telecasts of races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Michigan International Speedway later this year.
Also lending a hand to their NH & MI races & maybe some others. Looking forward to seeing the other side of the broadcasts! Tune in tonight
— Brian Vickers (@BrianLVickers) June 1, 2015
Vickers, a three-time winner in the Sprint Cup Series, has been sidelined from his No. 55 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota since March because of the blood clots. It’s the third time Vickers has missed races due to clots. The 31-year-old driver made two starts earlier this season at Las Vegas and Phoenix, scoring a best result of 15th at Las Vegas. David Ragan is currently filling in for Vickers at MWR. Team owner Michael Waltrip and Brett Moffitt have also driven the No. 55 this season.
NBC’s coverage of Sprint Cup Series races will begin on July 5, when the network airs the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola from Daytona International Speedway (NBC, 7:45 p.m. ET).
Aaron Bearden is a Frontstretch alumnus who’s come back home as the site’s Short Track Editor. When he isn’t working with our grassroots writers, he can be found talking about racing on his Morning Warmup newsletter, pestering his wife/dog or convincing himself the Indiana Pacers can win an NBA title.