Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Will Race at Martinsville After Clearing Concussion Test

NASCAR is set to get its favorite son back when the Sprint Cup series cruises around Martinsville next week, as Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is on track to hop back in the race car. UPDATE: Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 1:15 p.m. ET by Tim DanielsIt's official: NASCAR has announced Earnhardt has been medically cleared to return to action, according to Jenna Fryer of the AP. #NASCAR also confirms that Earnhardt has been cleared.— Jenna Fryer (@JennaFryer) October 23, 2012 Dale Jr. missed the previous two races due to concussion issues. His return should provide a boost to a sport that relies heavily on his popularity to attract attention. It comes at an ideal time as the NASCAR season is winding toward its conclusion.---End of update--- The As...

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