Chase Elliott will have a driver on standby today at Texas Motor Speedway as he is battling flu-like symptoms.
Hendrick Motorsports confirmed earlier today that Justin Allgaier will be on standby for the rookie driver.
.@chaseelliott is experiencing flu-like symptoms. He’ll start today’s race, but the No. 24 will have @J_Allgaier on standby as a precaution.
— Hendrick 24 Team (@Hendrick24Team) November 6, 2016
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Elliott made the Chase for the Sprint Cup field this season, but has been eliminated from title contention. Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway is the second race of the Round of 8, with next week’s race at Phoenix International Raceway being the elimination race in the format. Elliott will start 11th in the race.
Austin Dillon starts from the pole position. The green-flag start was moved up as rain is threatening in the area.