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NASCAR star Chase Elliot out indefinitely after tibia surgery

Published Mar. 4, 2023 2:44 p.m. EST

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MARK ANDERSON

Chase Elliott is out indefinitely after undergoing a successful three-hour surgery to repair a fractured tibia, Hendrick Motorsports general manager Jeff Andrews said Saturday.

Andrews said there was no timeline on when the star NASCAR driver would return.

Josh Berry will replace Chase Elliott at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Elliott injured his left leg Friday while snowboarding in Colorado. Josh Berry will drive the No. 9 Chevrolet in place of Elliott in Sunday's Cup race in Las Vegas.

Andrews said the process has begun to attain a waiver from NASCAR for Elliott to be eligible for this year’s playoffs. Waivers have been granted to other drivers for various circumstances.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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