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Gray Gaulding out Friday after suspected allergic reaction

NASCAR Xfinity Series Allied Steel Buildings 200 - Qualifying

DOVER, DE - MAY 04: Gray Gaulding, driver of the #08 World Wide Safety Consulting Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Allied Steel Buildings 200 at Dover International Speedway on May 4, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A Stewart-Haas Racing plane made an unscheduled stop in St. Louis on Friday after Gray Gaulding had a suspected allergic reaction.

SS Green Light Racing confirmed Gaulding had an issue en route to Kansas City. A Stewart-Haas Racing spokesperson confirmed that its plane made the unscheduled stop, and that emergency personnel came on board after the plane landed. Gaulding remained in St. Louis while the plane continued to Kansas City.

SS Green Light Racing stated that after arriving at the track, Gaulding went to the infield care center and was not cleared to drive Friday. Gaulding will be re-evaluated Saturday. J.J. Yeley drove the car for Gaulding in practice Friday.