Brian Vickers will miss the remainder of the 2013 season for medical issues.
Monday afternoon it was announced Brian Vickers would miss the remainder of the 2013 NASCAR season after doctors discovered a small blood clot in the 29-year-old's right calf.
This is the second time in his career that Vickers has had to take a leave of absence due to medical reasons. Doctors first discovered blood clots in Vickers' system while racing for Red Bull Racing in 2010. He would return to the cockpit and compete for the team for the full season in 2011.
Immediately after the announcement, well wishes and support for Vickers flowed on the NASCAR Twittersphere.
No bueno. Get well soon “@tomjensen100: Wow: @BrianLVickers to miss rest of 2013 season for blood clot.”
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) October 14, 2013
I feel for you @BrianLVickers. I hope you're back in action soon.
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) October 14, 2013
Wow, just heard the @BrianLVickers news, wishing him a speedy and safe recovery.
— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) October 14, 2013
Wow. @BrianLVickers stay positive Bud and know that all of us Onion Heads are praying for you and a speedy recovery. Get Well Soon!!
— Todd Bodine (@Team_Onion) October 14, 2013
Prayers going out to @BrianLVickers hoping for a speedy recovery
— Gray Gaulding (@graygaulding) October 14, 2013
Lord Oh Mighty I feel bad for @BrianLVickers , You are a WINNER Brian Vickers, Stay digging my friend.
— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) October 14, 2013
Hoping for a speedy recovery for our friend @BrianLVickers.
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) October 14, 2013
We're thinking about you @BrianLVickers. Get well soon, bud.
— Boris for JGR (@JoeGibbsRacing) October 14, 2013
Get well @BrianLVickers and get back in a car soon
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) October 14, 2013
Our prayers for a speedy recovery to fellow #nascar competitor @BrianLVickers!
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) October 14, 2013
