Earnhardt says no change in concussion-like symptoms

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt, Jr. says his concussion-like symptoms haven't changed and his return to NASCAR doesn't appear imminent.

NASCAR's most popular driver is scheduled to miss his third consecutive race Sunday because he suffers from symptoms of a concussion.

Earnhardt tweeted Saturday there was no change in his condition. He wrote: "Symptoms have plateaued over the last week. Balance/Gaze Stabilization are only issues. Docs preaching patience."

Jeff Gordon came out of retirement to drive for Earnhardt last week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Gordon will race the No. 88 car again this weekend at Pocono Raceway. No decision has been made by Hendrick Motorsports about next week's race at Watkins Glen.

Earnhardt had said on his weekly podcasts that he was struggling with balance and nausea. He said Monday that doctors have given him daily exercises to improve his balance.

WDUN will have live MRN Radio coverage of Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 from the Pocono Raceway beginning at 12:30 pm on 102.9 FM and 1 pm on AM 550.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. tweeted Saturday that there has been no change to his condition as he continues to recover from concussion-like symptoms, which has sidelined him from racing for the past two NASCAR Sprint Cup races, along with this week's race at Pocono Raceway.

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