Randy Macdonald was all set to drive his #72 LeftBehind.com Chevy at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but was told by his physician late Saturday afternoon that he had sustained a herniated disk in an accident at Daytona in the seasons opening event. MacDonald had been involved in an incident about mid way through the race in turn three and four. The news that he should not run today came as a shock to the team. “I checked my phone messages after practice today and there was a voice mail from my doctor. He told me I had damage to a disk and I should not be on the track,” MacDonald said. Rob Morgan, who is involved in his own team with Dennis Setzer as the driver of the Acxiom #46 Chevy, will drive the #72 for MacDonald. MacDonald is due to be checked out further by his doctor upon his return to his Carolina home(Truckseries.com Newsletter)(3-4-2001) UPDATE: MacDonald Motorsports announced Wednesday(3-7) that doctors would not let Randy MacDonald drive for at least three races. The #72 leftbehind.com Chevrolet was involved in a hard crash with Roush Racing rookie #50 Chuck Hossfeld at the season opener in Daytona, Florida which has left Craftsman truck series veteran Randy MacDonald with three herniated discs in his neck. With new trucks fresh, motors on the floor, sponsorship programs in place and the season under way, MacDonald Motorsports is looking for a qualified driver who can get the team back in the Top 20 in short order. Interested qualified drivers only should contact Randy MacDonald at MacDonald Motorsports immediately at 336-210-3652 – 336-210-3652(Truckseries.com Newsletter)(3-8-2001) UPDATE 2: looks like Steve Portenga will drive the #72 at Bakersfield for MacDonald(NASCAR.com Entry List)(3-16-2001)
