INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson and his family took every precaution to avoid the coronavirus. They washed their hands frequently, diligently followed face-mask guidelines and even left their home in Charlotte, N.C., for the less densely populated Aspen, Col. And yet the NASCAR Cup Series driver and his wife, Chani, still tested positive for the illness this week. Johnson became the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive, and he pulled out of Sunday`s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, ending his streak of 663 consecutive Cup starts. “We`re being very responsible in our home and trying to self-isolate, but at the same time, we have to parent on top of their fears,” the seven-time...
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