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Johnson in doubt for Long Beach after practice crash
Jimmie Johnson’s participation in the remainder of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach has been called into question after he suffered an undefined injury to his right arm and hand in a Turn 6 impact during the 45-minute session.
Johnson's car bottomed out over the inside kerb halfway during Friday afternoon's opening practice session and skated across the track into the outside tire barrier.
“As you can see I’m a little banged up here and have a splint on,” Johnson said in an update. “I’m on my way to be further evaluated and don’t really have any clarity at this point.”
Speaking with RACER, a Chip Ganassi Racing representative said the team is exploring its options for a substitute driver if Johnson is not cleared to return to the No. 48 Honda.
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The 2026 season marks Marshall Pruett's 40th year working in the sport. In his role today for RACER, Pruett covers open-wheel and sports car racing as a writer, reporter, photographer, and filmmaker. In his previous career, he served as a mechanic, engineer, and team manager in a variety of series, including IndyCar, IMSA, and World Challenge.
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