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Erik Jones returns to NASCAR competition this weekend at Darlington Raceway with changes to the cockpit of his Legacy Motor Club Toyota. Jones missed the last two Cup Series races recovering from a…
After missing the last two Cup Series races due to a compression fracture in a vertebra, Erik Jones is returning to NASCAR competition this weekend at Darlington Raceway. During his recovery, Jones made changes to his car cockpit, including adjusting his seat and belt angles for better safety. Despite admitting to being 95% healthy, Jones feels fully prepared to race and has returned to the simulator to test his back’s resilience. Jones, a two-time winner at Darlington Raceway, stated that he has not made significant changes to his car setup in years and saw this experience as an opportunity to improve safety measures. NASCAR granted Jones a waiver for missing races, keeping him eligible for postseason participation despite falling in the standings during his absence.
