Corey Heim will race for Legacy Motor Club at Kansas Speedway despite Jones being cleared by doctors
Nearly two weeks ago, Erik Jones suffered a significant crash at Talladega Superspeedway. A bump draft gone wrong sent Jones nose first into the outside wall.
The driver came on the radio stating, “I need help.”
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Jones was taken to the infield care center and he was soon released. The driver then gave a tv interview and appeared to be ok.
The driver was then transported to a local hospital for further evaluations. We was released late Sunday night.
On Monday, Jones returned to Charlotte. He visited a specialist and it was discovered he suffered a compression fracture in a lower vertebra.
Last week at Dover, Legacy Motor Club put relief driver Corey Heim in the No. 43. Jones still visited the track but he was not cleared to race.
Heading into this weekend at Kansas Speedway, Jones has officially been cleared to return to the car. However, he will not do so.
Out of caution, Heim will again drive the No. 43. Jones is now expected to make his return next weekend.
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Legacy Motor Club Statement
“Erik Jones has been cleared to race by doctors and approved to return by NASCAR, but out of an abundance of caution, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB has opted for Jones to rest for another event,” Legacy Motor Club opened.
“Corey Heim will drive the No. 43 Dollar Tree Toyota Camry XSE at Kansas Speedway this weekend.”
“Jones will attend the race at Kansas Speedway to support crew chief Dave Elenz and the No. 43 team and plans to return to the driver’s seat next weekend at Darlington Raceway – a track where he has two NASCAR Cup Series victories.”
