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Erik Jones describes his health as “pretty much 100%” two months after suffering a compression fracture of a lower vertebra in his back at Talladega Superspeedway. “I feel good,” Jones said at Iowa…
Erik Jones reported feeling nearly at full health only two months after sustaining a lower back compression fracture at Talladega Superspeedway, noting occasional pain but overall good condition and being able to perform normal activities. The accident occurred during a drafting mishap involving his Legacy Motor Club Toyota Camry, sidelining him for two NASCAR Cup Series races before his return with a 19th-place finish at Darlington Raceway. Despite his personal recovery, Jones’ No. 43 team has faced challenges, struggling to achieve better than 19th place finishes in recent weeks and falling to 26th in the championship standings. Jones emphasized the team’s need to improve overall performance, particularly in unloading better cars as seen in poor starting positions at races such as Sonoma and Iowa Speedway. With nine races remaining in the regular season, Jones sits 159 points below the playoff cutline, looking to Daytona and Darlington as potential opportunities to secure a postseason spot.
