Chase Elliott to miss about 6 weeks due 

NASCAR's Chase Elliott to miss about 6 weeks due to broken leg [{ "selector": ".ogktx-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Due to a broken left leg, NASCAR's popular driver Chase Elliott will be absent from racing for approximately six weeks. [{ "selector": ".iqqrf-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

In his absence, Hendrick Motorsports has enlisted Josh Berry and sports car racer Jordan Taylor to substitute for him. [{ "selector": ".xccxi-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Berry will be driving the No. 9 Chevrolet on ovals, including the upcoming race at Phoenix Raceway, [{ "selector": ".dwcci-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

while Taylor will make his debut in the Cup Series on the road course at Circuit of the America's in Texas later this month. [{ "selector": ".axkeo-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Meanwhile, Elliott is recovering from surgery and undergoing rehabilitation in Colorado. [{ "selector": ".wdiiu-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Jeff Andrews, Hendrick's general manager, has confirmed that the team is pursuing a NASCAR waiver that would allow [{ "selector": ".zjxfa-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Elliott to remain eligible for the playoffs, which have granted waivers to other drivers under similar circumstances. [{ "selector": ".mwbak-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Berry, a five-time winner in the Xfinity Series, drives for Hendrick's affiliate JR Motorsports, while [{ "selector": ".nrqzp-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Taylor currently competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Corvette Racing. [{ "selector": ".unzlf-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

He serves as Hendrick's "driver coach" and has previously won at Road America multiple times. [{ "selector": ".netnf-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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