ERIK JONES NEWS

NASCAR Driver Casts Doubt On 2025 Crew Chief At Legacy Motor Club Erik Jones has revealed uncertainty about the future of his crew chief, Ben Beshore, at Legacy Motor Club.

OCTOBER 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Fifth-Place at Talladega Jones finished fifth in the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday afternoon.

Impact Jones was the unlikely face among the Top 5 Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. The Legacy Motor Club veteran would claim his best finish of the season with a good performance in the YellaWood 500. Jones would start deep in the field and even get some damage from the big one. However, Jones would rally during overtime and hold off Christopher Bell to claim the impressive fifth-place finish at Talladega. It was his first Top 5 of the season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Larson begins 2nd round of NASCAR playoffs at Kansas on top after owning Bristol. F1 gets month off

Kyle Larson enters the second round of the NASCAR Cup playoffs at Kansas Speedway fresh off a career performance in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway

SEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fast Darlington Practice Jones was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 166.461 mph.

Impact It wasn't surprising to see the Legacy Motor Club driver top practice at the Track Too Tough to Tame. Jones has a good history and really likes Darlington and it showed in this lone practice ahead of qualifying. The driver of the No. 43 Toyota is a Top-10 threat for Sunday night's 500-mile battle under the lights at Darlington Raceway.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Jones 1-on-1: On Darlington prowess, coming back from injury and pending fatherhood

Erik Jones, who recently signed an extension to stay with Legacy Motor Club, talked with FOX Sports about his challenging season and trying...

AUGUST 29

Extension with Legacy Motor Club Legacy Motor Club announced that NASCAR Cup Series veteran, Jones has entered into a multi-year contract renewal. Jones will continue to pilot the coveted No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE f...

Impact Jones has signed a deal with Legacy Motor Club to stay in their No. 43 Toyota for multiple seasons. The 28-year-old is a three-time winner in NASCAR's top division and looking to continue the upward growth of this young race team. "Erik is one of the most talented drivers in NASCAR, I've had the chance to race against him and have had a chance to watch him drive for other teams and the CLUB," said co-owner Jimmie Johnson. "I admire his talent and am glad we will have him race for us for the upcoming years."

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

NASCAR at Darlington predictions: Could Erik Jones top Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson? Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi are our NASCAR guides yet again, as the Cup Series heads to Darlington after a killer photo finish in Kansas.

MAY 9 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected to race at Darlington Jones (back) is listed on the entry list for Sunday's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

Impact Jones was cleared to return to action for last week's race at Kansas, but the team elected to use caution and give him one more week to rest his back from the injury he sustained at Talladega. After two weeks off, Jones should be able to race at Darlington provided he avoids any setbacks. It's a great track for Jones who owns two wins at The Track Too Tough To Tame. Corey Heim will be the reserve driver if Jones' back flares up again at any point in the season.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Jones (injured back) medically cleared, plans to race May 12 Erik Jones is targeting a return to racing on May 12 at Darlington, missing this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway as a pr...

MAY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Erik Jones cleared to return by NASCAR but will sit out Kansas race after back injury at Talladega

Erik Jones was cleared by doctors and approved to return by NASCAR on Thursday, but his Legacy Motor Club team will hold him out of this weekend’s race at Kansas Speedway to allow...

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not return for Kansas Jones (back) has been cleared to race by doctors, but out of an abundance of caution the team has opted to let Jones rest for another week and Corey Heim will drive the No. 43 Toyo...

Impact Jones will sit for the second straight week after suffering a compression fracture in a lower vertebra from his wreck at Talladega. The good news is that this doesn't appear to be a long-term issue. Jones is expected to return to the No. 43 on May 12 at Darlington where he is a two-time winner. Corey Heim finished 25th last week at Dover in his first Cup Series start.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

NASCAR drivers discuss safety following Erik Jones’ crash, broken back at Talledega

Erik Jones, who is the first driver this year to miss a race because of injury, and others discussed the fallout from his broken back.

APRIL 29

NASCAR driver Erik Jones defends medical treatment following wreck at Talladega

Erik Jones suffered a compression fracture in a lower vertebra in a wreck at Talladega and will not drive this weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erik Jones to miss NASCAR Cup race at Dover after fracturing back in Talladega crash NASCAR driver Erik Jones was diagnosed with a compression fracture in a lower vertebra of his back and will miss Sunday's Cup race at Dover.

APRIL 23 • USATODAY.COM

NASCAR driver Erik Jones will miss next race after sustaining spinal fracture in wreck Jones’ return is unknown, but the Legacy Motor Club driver will miss Sunday’s Cup Series race at Dover. He went to the hospital after a wrec...

APRIL 23 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jones to miss NASCAR race at Dover after Talladega crash This season, Corey Heim ranks second in the Truck Series standings and has not finished outside the top 10 in seven starts.

APRIL 23 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Erik Jones out for Dover with compression fracture in back

Erik Jones will be sidelined this weekend after he suffered a compression fracture in his back in a hard crash Sunday at Talladega.

APRIL 23

NASCAR driver Erik Jones to miss Dover race because of broken lower vertebra

Erik Jones suffered a compression fracture in a lower vertebra in a wreck at Talladega and will not drive this weekend in the NASCAR race at Dover Motor Speedway

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Dover Jones (back), driver of the No. 43 Dollar Tree Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club, will not compete in this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series event at Dover Motor Speedway, Legacy Mo...

Impact Jones is still feeling the affects of his big crash at Talladega this past Sunday. After further evaluation in North Carolina Sunday evening, it was discovered that he suffered a compression fracture in a lower vertebra. There is no timetable for his return at this point, and the team has tabbed Corey Heim to replace Jones in the No. 43 Toyota this weekend at Dover.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

NASCAR takeaways: Tyler Reddick capitalizes on wild Talladega finish

Michael Jordan was in attendance for a victory by one of his 23XI drivers for the first time as he watched Tyler Reddick win at Talladega.

APRIL 22

Released from hospital Jones was transported to the UAB University Hospital in Birmingham following the conclusion of the GEICO 500 and was released early Monday morning, the team announced.

Impact Jones suffered a horrific looking head-on collision into the outside wall late in Sunday's race. There was a concerning radio message from Jones right after contact that his back was hurt. They were able to get Jones out of the car and he was released from the infield care center. He did an interview with FOX as well where he said he was "fine but sore." After the race concluded it was announced that Jones would be taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. It was likely all just precautionary after the heavy impact. Jones returned home to North Carolina early Monday morning and has since been listed on the entry list for the upcoming race at Dover. Barring any problem not yet reported, Jones should be behind the wheel of the No. 43 at the Monster Mile. Corey Heim is Legacy Motor Club's reserve driver and would get the ride if Jones is unable to race for some reason.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Denny Hamlin wins pole at Phoenix as Toyota gets four of top six spots in qualifying

Denny Hamlin will start on the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Phoenix Raceway, capping a stellar qualifying session for Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota on Saturday

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Corey LaJoie on 'Stacking Pennies,' feuding with Erik Jones and more: 12 Questions Corey LaJoie talks about his path in NASCAR, why he doesn't want to be stuck in an elevator with Erik Jones and more.

FEBRUARY 28 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson runs into early trouble, finishes 28th at Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson was collected in a wreck only six laps into the Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toyota takes high hopes into Daytona 500 but weather may affect 'The Great American Race'

After a dismal showing in time trials for Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500, the Toyota camp roared back and swept the two 150-mile qualifying races that set the field for “The G...

FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS