ERIK JONES NEWS

GMS Racing officially purchases majority interest of Richard Petty Motorsports

The sale of Richard Petty Motorsports to GMS Racing was completed Wednesday. Bob Pockrass breaks down what it means for both sides.

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Yellawood 500: How to win $1,000 for free with Super 6

The Cup Series playoffs head to Talladega this week, and you can win big – for free! Here's how.

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Daytona takes center stage as drivers duke it out for final NASCAR playoff spots

Playoff spots are up for grabs as drivers head to Daytona for the regular-season finale. Bob Pockrass surveys the field.

AUGUST 28, 2021

Teammates Reddick, Dillon eye final playoff spot at Daytona

There’s one guy Tyler Reddick doesn’t expect any help from at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night: His teammate

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan

Ryan Blaney took the lead from William Byron on a late restart and bobbed and weaved his way across the final seven laps to win at Michigan International Speedway

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catching up with Erik Jones about his new foundation ' NASCAR Kim Coon chats with Richard Petty Motorsports driver Erik Jones about his new charitable foundation at Michigan International Speedway.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • NASCAR.COM

NASCAR driver Erik Jones confirms his return to RPM next season Jones is coming off his best finish this season (seventh) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How to win $1,000 for free on NASCAR’s Firekeepers Casino 400 in Michigan

NASCAR's regular season is winding down, and you can win big on the Firekeepers Casino 400 – for free!

AUGUST 22, 2021

Returning to Richard Petty Jones announced Sunday from Michigan International Speedway that he will return to Richard Petty Motorsports for a second season, driving the No. 43 Chevrolet in the 2022 NASCAR Cu...

Impact Jones is drawing to a close of his first season with Richard Petty Motorsports. The young driver is coming off his third Top-10 finish of the season last week at Indianapolis. The No. 43 team have come to terms with Jones and he'll return in 2022 to the seat of the team's Chevrolet. Jones will look to challenge the Top 20 in the driver point standings in season two with this race team.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Gibbs wins Xfinity race at Watkins Glen

Rookie Ty Gibbs passed road race ace AJ Allmendinger after a restart with four laps to go and won the Xfinity race at Watkins Glen International

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Massive hit for Erik Jones in Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen ' NASCAR Massive damage for Erik Jones in the No. 31 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet late in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race from Watkins Glen...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • NASCAR.COM

Jordan Bianchi: Erik Jones to drive the No. 31 car for Jordan... - The Athletic Erik Jones to drive the No. 31 car for Jordan Anderson Racing in Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen. Jones is making his first X...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will compete in Xfinity Series race Jones will take part in the Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen for Jordan Anderson Racing.

Impact Jones will receive his first Xfinity start since 2019 as he'll race behind the wheel of the No. 31 Chevrolet. In one of his most recent races, Jones finished in the top-10 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes for Richard Petty Return Jones recently spoke with Autoweek and indicated he would like to return to Richard Petty Motorsports next season.

Impact "I hope to return with Petty," Jones said. "We've talked about next season obviously with everything that has to be in place, but we haven't got too deep yet. I want to be in the Cup Series, and they want to continue being there too. With the Next Gen car, where I'm at now with Petty, it's a good opportunity to improve our standing." Jones is currently 25th in the point standings with two Top-10 finishes to this point. He'll look to have a strong stretch run this season so he can sign an extension with RPM.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins, contracts, charters and sponsors all up for grabs for NASCAR drivers

With just a few races left, NASCAR drivers are scrambling for wins, contracts and sponsorships, Bob Pockrass writes.

JULY 26, 2021

DiBenedetto could be out of Cup options after losing ride

Matt DiBenedetto could be out of NASCAR Cup Series options for 2022 after losing his ride with Wood Brothers Racing

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For most drivers not already in NASCAR's playoff, it'll likely take a win to get in

It's officially win-or-miss the playoffs for several drivers over the final five Cup Series races, Bob Pockrass writes.

JULY 15, 2021

Erik Jones makes contact with Cole Custer, brings out the caution Watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. breakdown the incident between Erik Jones and Cole Custer at Pocono Raceway.

JUNE 27, 2021 • NASCAR.COM

William Byron, Erik Jones to drop to the rear for Nashville start | NASCAR NASCAR officials indicated that William Byron, Erik Jones and Quin Houff will drop to the rear of the field for Sunday's Cup Series race.

JUNE 20, 2021 • NASCAR.COM

Starting from rear Jones will start from the rear in Sunday's race at Nashville, Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Jones needed repairs to his car after he hit the wall during Saturday's qualifiers. He was initially slated to begin ninth but will now start from the rear which will significantly hurt his chances for a favorable finish.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Jones spins collecting Daniel Suarez in the All-Star Open | NASCAR Watch as Erik Jones spins out in the NASCAR All-Star Open collecting Daniel Suarez early in the race.

JUNE 13, 2021 • NASCAR.COM

Starting from rear Sunday Jones is starting from the rear for Sunday's Cup Series race at COTA for unapproved adjustments with his No. 43 Chevrolet, Jim Utter of Motorsport.com reports.

Impact Nearly a quarter of the group is being penalized for unapproved adjustments, as Jones is one of nine drivers starting from the rear Sunday. He had initially qualified for 29th so his push to the back won't be a huge difference in where he would've started in the first place.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NASCAR drivers creatively pay tribute to the past on throwback weekend

NASCAR drivers pay tribute to the past on throwback weekend at Darlington. Check out some of the creative paint schemes on tap.

MAY 7, 2021

Erik Jones wins first Next Gen iRacing event at Darlington | NASCAR Erik Jones wins the first Next Gen iRacing event at virtual Darlington Raceway in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series.

MAY 6, 2021 • NASCAR.COM

Busch celebrates birthday with win at Kansas Speedway

Kyle Busch celebrated his 36th birthday by winning a two-lap sprint to the finish at Kansas Speedway

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS