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Brian Vickers to Sit Out Dover

Thur May 13, 2010

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Red Bull Racing Team officials announced Thursday that due to a recent diagnosis of a medical condition, Brian Vickers will not compete in this weekend's NASCAR racing activities at Dover International Speedway.

Vickers, 26, driver of the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota, was hospitalized Wednesday evening and continues to undergo testing and further evaluation.

Casey Mears has been selected to drive for the team this weekend.

"It is unfortunate that I will not be able to participate in the Dover race. Casey is a good friend of mine, and I know he will do his best for the No. 83 team this weekend," Vickers said.

"Our main concern right now is with Brian and his health and recovery," said Jay Frye, RBRT General Manager and Vice President. "All things are looking good at the moment. This is just a minor setback. We appreciate Casey filling in this weekend and know he will represent the team well."

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COMMENTS: 77

Vickerstrb83

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 1:58 PM

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HOPE FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY

Vgkoala

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:03 PM

Just take care of yourself and get well Brian.

Sblend

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:04 PM

Ah I hope all is well for you soon Brian. I go to one race a year and it's Dover. I'll still be cheering for the 83 this weekend, but it won't be the same.

Ashley

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:04 PM

Hope you're doing ok! Thoughts and prayers to you.

Katherine

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:05 PM

Hope you feel much better soon and have a speedy trip to recovery.

Zzr

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:13 PM

With out Brian there red bull racing is in trouble. He is the best driver they got. Good luck Brian with a speedy recovery.

Cavalencia

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:24 PM

From Colombia hope you ar feeling better

Gocar83

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:39 PM

Get will soon! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your fans from New Hampsire.

Gocar83

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:41 PM

oops, NEW HAMPSHIRE. before Ya'all correct us.

Syd ( alvintheawsomefan@hotmail.com or @alvintheawsome )

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:43 PM

I'm a Jimmie Johnson , Kyle Busch, and Joey Longano fan. This might sound bad but when I'm bored i look up facts on Brian. Sometimes like at texas last year when Jimmie recked and i waz not to happy ( but i keep on cheering) I cheered for Brian. That might sound bad and a not loyal fan but he always seams to do pretty goood he can win.

Brian you need to take it slow and recover alot or even fully so you won't miss another race. I hope you are feeling better. Take ti day by day and don't rush. Watch the race if you can but don't worry casey might just endup winning or coming in the top 5 you never know. Just relax and kick back sleep later and kind of treet your self. the less you do the better.

Good luck and take it slow

Alvin ( syd)

Ragahm

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:44 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brian!

Blaze

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 2:49 PM

Get well brother maybe you can do the Denny Hamlin recovery

Jake dewitt

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 3:01 PM

Hey Brian, I hope that what you are getting tested for isnt too serious. But I know what that is like, getting tested, and waiting . I was Diagnosed with lymphoma last year and it was a very scary time. Again, I'm praying that it isnt something like that...but it must be serious enough to not race. No matter what, Prayers for you and I hope it is just a cold or something. Good luck and god bless.

Lee

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 3:06 PM

So sorry to hear about this. Prayers going out to you and your family. Get well soon.

Curt c

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 3:29 PM

Get well soon. Hope you make a hell of a comeback.

Howard jc

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 3:39 PM

Brian
My thoughts and prayers are with you right now for a speedy recovery. My wife was just diagnosed with a blood clot but she is getting better and we both wish the same that you get better soon no matter what you are being tested for. God Bless and rememeber, you are in HIS care.

Dpgo83bv

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 3:44 PM

Brian,
i hope you get better soon and are are feeling okay. I've been following you for years now and am saddened to hear about this. Just hope you get better soon and everything isnt too serious. I go to dover everyseason to watch you race but im gonna sit it out since you wont be there. You're in our hearts and our prayers, Get well soon.
Good luck, god bless,
DP

Pa 83

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 3:45 PM

Brian,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery.

Jimmyjam

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 3:54 PM

Get well soon Brian.
We are all rooting for ya!

Andrea

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:00 PM

Brian, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Get well real soon.

Barbara

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:05 PM

We will be here waiting and praying for you. I will miss you at Dover but will cheer Casey on. I will bring my Dad back to Dover in September to meet you.

So cal # 83 fan

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:16 PM

Does anybody have any idea what's going on ?
This news just ruined my day ...

83fan

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:20 PM

Godspeed my friend

Jamie fenner

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:27 PM

Brian. Thoughts and prayers with you'. Get well soon!

Connie c

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:31 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Brian, for a speedy and complete recovery. We will miss watching you race this weekend!
God bless!

Oregon83

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:37 PM

Get well soon! We'll see ya on the track!

Cindy townsend

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:50 PM

brian, hope there is nothing seriously wrong and that you will be back in the 83 soon. will miss seeing you drive on sunday in dover but want you to do what is necessary to come back soon and be in good health. will pray for you and wish you a speedy recovery..

Rolando alvarez

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:58 PM

Brian, we'll miss you on the track this weekend i hope for a speedy recovery

Intomidator...

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 4:58 PM

thoughts and prayers for you... hope all turns out well... the fans will miss you at dover and scott speed needs his red bull teammate back...

t...

Emily

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 5:33 PM

get well soon

Sue

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 5:46 PM

Get well, never like hearing that someone is sick. Take care/

Karen4kevinh

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 6:17 PM

Get well soon, Brian......from a Kevin Harvick fan wishing you well and prayers

Teamredbull83

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 6:30 PM

I hope everything turns out ok BV. Won't be the same watching the 83 this weekend but I'll still support them. Get back soon!!!!!

Never give up

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 6:37 PM

Sorry to hear about this, BV. We'll miss you on the track this weekend. Get well soon.

Shelly

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 6:42 PM

I really hope you are well enough to join in the fun soon. Tests suck but you will come out on top!

Teresa

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 7:18 PM

I hope you are feeling better BV! I will miss you on the incar this weekend but your health is what matters! Take care and feel better soon!

Rocky point,nc cliff and frances

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 7:48 PM

SORRY TO HEAR YOU ARE SICK-YOU'LL BE BACK ON TRACK SOON WE'RE SURE-GOD SPEED - BV- THINKING OF YOU

Rowdy gurl 11

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 7:50 PM

Get Well Soon Brian Hope Ya Feel Better

1stbvfan

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 7:58 PM

Take the time to get better Brian. I will be praying and will put you on prayer lists. It is hard not knowing what you are going through. You are like part of my family.

Beth

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 8:19 PM

Get well soon! You will be missed!!!!!

Analese

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 8:32 PM

Hey Brian, best wishes for a speedy recovery. I will be rooting loudly for the 83 this weekend and for your return next weekend! NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Chris

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 8:35 PM

GVG (go Vickers go) My wife and I are praying for you take care and get better. Glad Mears stepping in to help out while you recover, can't wait to see you next week. Keep us updated! Not sure will watch race LOL we will still cheer for 83 just not the same you not there.

Melody

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 8:45 PM

Brian,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the doctors can find out soon what iswrong, and it won't be anything serious. I can relate to questions about health. Been there, done that. I am really concerned about you and hope you can get back soon. Whatever is wrong, if you put your lfe (if you have not done so already) in God's hand, He definitely will take care of you, and give you the strength to go through it. Again, I hope and pray all is well soon with you.

Best of luck and be blessed, my friend!

Nick

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 8:55 PM

Get well soon Brian. I was looking forward to meeting you again at Dover, but your heath is by far more important!

Nick

Tara

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 9:01 PM

i hope you feel better very soon bv , get well, and get back in the racing game. we as fans we do care about you. take care bv i hope you feel better.

Tara

Cherie

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 9:15 PM

From a Jeff Gordon fan, I wish you good health, happiness and a speedy recovery. You are in my prayers, Brian! Take care..

Darold

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 9:35 PM

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, you give all of your fans so much to cheer about every week now it 's our turn to be there for you. Wishing you the best and I look forward to seeing you back on the race track soon.

Michelle s

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 9:37 PM

best wishes and hope that you recover quickly

Nicole

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 9:45 PM

I wish you a full and speedy recovery, and i just wanted to let you know your in my prayers, hope you get better soon

Frank tolbert

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 9:52 PM

Just keep digging Brian! Hopefully this is just a minor setback, nothing major. Hope to see you back in the #83 in Charlotte next weekend!

Garry & rita

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 10:15 PM

our heart and prayers go out to you. take care, we are wishing you a speedy recovery.

Ryan

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 10:32 PM

BV,

Hope and pray all will be well soon. Stay focused on what's most important. We will be here when you get back.

Ryan

Dwayne

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 11:01 PM

another tim richmond?

Dwayne

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 11:05 PM

if its minor, tell ur fans whats wrong. if its major keep saying its undisclosed

Cathy englebright

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 11:32 PM

Wishing you a speedy recovery.. Praying for you!

Country-boy

Posted On:Thur - May 13, 2010 - 11:37 PM

I'll be prayin for u brian, hope u make a good recovery. It won't be the same with out u divin

Veronica

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 03:18 AM

Brian,

Get well soon! My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm going to miss watching you race this weekend and listening to you on RaceView and even though I'm sure Casey will do fine it definitely won't be the same without you. For now you just need to rest up so you can get back out there on the track. I hope you take all the time you need to get better.

Best wishes,
Veronica

Pavickersfan

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 06:19 AM

Brian: What a way to start the Dover weekend! I look forward to seeing you in September. You are in my prayers! Follow doctor's orders; don't come back too soon but I will certainly miss cheering you on until you return.

Bullme

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 07:19 AM

We hope nothing but the best to you BV.

Mitzi brown

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 08:06 AM

Brian, My the lord bless you and keep you safe always. We know how tormenting waiting for results can be, but the lord will take care of you. Mitzi

Sally spencer

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 08:34 AM

I am sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery.

Nick

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 09:08 AM

Jayski is reporting that the problem is blood clots. Get well soon Brian

Andrea davis

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 09:10 AM

Brian my prayers are with you! Hope you have a speedy recovery. We will miss your smiling face at the track this weekend. Get well soon

Shari

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 09:54 AM

Brian,
" You got this" Speaking from experience on this medical problem.
Its tough, scary and very uncomfortable. I have followed you for years. You have had some heartbreaking moments in your racing life and this too, you will come thru. You have 2 Angels on your shoulder and the spirit to always rise to the challenge.

Howard and sharon

Posted On:Fri - May 14, 2010 - 10:11 AM

About a month ago, My wife was diagnosed with a blood clot in her leg that ran from her right ankle to the back of her right thigh. She was hospitalized for 5 days and they are still trying to regulate the blood thinner after 4 weeks since she was diagnosed.

Brian, be smart and don't get back in the racecar until you are 100% clear to do so. Especially with the clots being around your lungs, this is very serious and my wife and I just want you to be smart and to be careful. We know that you will have to go through more test and we hope that you recover from these blood clots no matter what caused them. Our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.

I don't think Brian should be racing in the All Star Race or the Coke 600 with how long he would have to sit in the car for that long race but athletes have more resourses then most people and they might be able to get him ready in time but my wife and I both wish the best for Brian and that he recovers fully from this medical condition.

Rebecca- bristol

Posted On:Sat - May 15, 2010 - 11:49 PM

Brian, I know this situation may be hard to swallow because racing may seem like itseverything to you, but to your friends, family and loved ones your life and health are far more important. If rest and a break are what the lord intends, there's a reason behind it. Trust in HIM. Your In my heart and prayers. "Smile"

Micha

Posted On:Sun - May 16, 2010 - 6:13 PM

We wish you a speedy recovery. You are in our prayers. Hope to see you back on the track soon.

Peeche

Posted On:Sun - May 16, 2010 - 10:07 PM

Get well real soon. Your a fine race car driver who displays tons of energy and talent. Looking forward to a speedy return. The race won't be the same until then.

Barbara

Posted On:Thur - May 20, 2010 - 10:05 AM

Get well soon!

Greg

Posted On:Fri - May 21, 2010 - 4:23 PM

Brian I know what you're going through, because I'm going through the same thing. I have had 5 bouts of clots, and I'm on cumidin for the rest of my life. Take care and God bless Brian.

Mike "steak"

Posted On:Thur - May 27, 2010 - 8:15 PM

I've had clots in my legs on two separate occasions about 10 years apart. This has been a 16 year ordeal for me. I had my first clot in my right leg when I was about 25. The second when I was about 36. I was hospitalized both times for a week and put on IV blood thinners (Heparin). I was on thinners the first time for about five years then slowly stopped taking them. I thought I was OK then BAM, left leg hit. I have been on coumadin ever since. Also have to wear graduated compression stockings all the time to keep swelling in check.
Dont worry, within time, you should be able to get back to racing. I snowmobile all winter long and still try to do every thing I normally do. Legs just get tired more quickly now.....
Too bad your out for the season, it really screwed me in the pool I'm in.
TAKE CARE, hope to see you when I go down to the August Michigan race

Kayla

Posted On:Sun - Jun 06, 2010 - 3:11 PM

Take care Brian and hope to see you at next weekends race, (:

Dennis

Posted On:Wed - Jun 23, 2010 - 1:03 PM

Good luck Brian. My son is also dealing with clots. You have some tough decisions ahead of you. Would really like to know where is the leading clinic or specialists in the U.S. that deal with this problem. Greg or Mike "steak" any help would be appreciated.

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Oscar

Posted On:Sun - Aug 08, 2010 - 1:18 PM

I didn't know you were jammican homeboy! Get better soon put the 83 in victory lane in the golden state!

Allon

Posted On:Sat - Aug 21, 2010 - 2:21 PM

You have our best,best wishes for a speedy recovery. Looking forward to seeing you back in to doing what you love to do. Always been a fan. Good luck,Buddy. Al

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