Kyle Larson released from hospital

"After extensive testing and observation over the last few days, Kyle Larson was released from the hospital last night and has finished up final tests today," the CGR statement read. "He is currently waiting for final doctor recommendations in order to clear him to return to all NASCAR related activities."
 
According to a NASCAR official, Larson has not yet been medically cleared to resume NASCAR racing activities.

Larson qualified seventh for the race on Friday and had taken part in two practice sessions Saturday before the scheduled autograph appearance on the grounds of the speedway.
 
NASCAR XFINITY Series driver Regan Smith was called upon to fill in for the team during Larson’s absence. The former Sprint Cup driver finished 16th.
 
Larson won the 2014 Sunoco Rookie of the Year Award for the Sprint Cup Series. He posted 17 top-10 and eight top-five finishes while driving the team's No. 42 Chevrolet, and finished 17th in points after just missing qualifying for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
 
This season, he has two top-10s through his first five starts and was 18th in points. He dropped to 24th with the missed start.
 
Larson is the third driver sidelined this season for medical reasons.
 
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle Busch continues to recuperate from a broken right leg and fractured left foot sustained in a crash during the season-opening XFINITY Series race at Daytona.
 
Michael Waltrip Racing driver Brian Vickers missed the first two Sprint Cup events following off-season corrective heart surgery. He returned for two races, then announced a leave of absence following the recurrence of blood clot issues and is expected to be sidelined for three months while he takes blood thinners.
 
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is off until April 9-11 when the series moves to Texas Motor Speedway for the Duck Commander 500 (FOX, 7:30 p.m. ET).

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