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Erik Jones sidelined with compression fracture after Talladega crash
Erik Jones was involved in a chain-reaction crash during Sunday’s race, resulting in a compression fracture in a lower vertebra. Due to his injury, he will be unable to race at Dover this weekend but will be present at the event. Corey Heim, the reserve driver for the team, will make his Cup Series debut in place of Jones. The team’s primary focus is on Jones’s long-term health and recovery, with support from co-owner Jimmie Johnson. Jones will undergo proper rehabilitation before any official timeline for his return is determined. The team plans to request a medical waiver to keep Jones eligible for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
