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Erik Jones will not compete in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway after being diagnosed with a compression fracture in a lower vertebra. Corey Heim, the reserve driver for Lega…
Erik Jones will not compete in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway due to a compression fracture in a lower vertebra. Corey Heim, reserve driver for Legacy Motor Club, will drive the No. 43 Toyota Camry in Jones’ absence, marking his Cup Series debut. There is no set timeline for Jones’ return, but he will accompany the team to Dover. Jimmie Johnson, co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, emphasized Erik’s long-term health as their top priority, expressing support for his recovery. Jones sustained the injury in a crash at Talladega Superspeedway and was taken to UAB University Hospital for evaluation. Legacy Motor Club has obtained a medical waiver for Jones, allowing him to remain eligible for the Cup Series playoffs.
