NASCAR issued a penalty to Conner Jones after the incident
Update: Connor Jones has been suspended by NASCAR
On Saturday, Homstead-Miami Speedway hosted the NASCAR Truck Series. In stage three, we saw drama.
Watch the Conner Jones vs Matt Mills video below.
On lap 76, Mills went to the bottom lane. Jones lined him up and drove right into his rear bumper.
Mills got sideways, overcorrected to the right and drove straight into the outside wall.
Immediately, smoke billowed from his machine. The truck came to a rest against the inside wall.
Mills climbed from the truck and had a seat on the grass, appearing to catch his breath. The safety team was on the scene quickly.
NASCAR issued a two lap penalty to Jones. They noted “Reckless Driving” with the penalty.
“I believe I’d park him,” Michael Waltrip stated from the FOX booth.
Conner Jones Radio
Jones screamed on the radio, “It’s been All f****** year. All f****** year!”
“I’m tired of it. I’m f****** tired of it.”
Niece Motorsports Medical Update
During the race, Niece Motorsports provided the following update:
“Matt Mills driver of the No. 42 J.F. Electric/Utilitra Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is being transported to a local hospital for further observation after contact during today’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Additional updates will be forthcoming, with no additional comments at this time.”
The team later stated:
“Matt Mills will remain at a local hospital for continued observation overnight,” the team added.
“Mills, driver of the No. 42 for Niece Motorsports, was transported for observation after an incident in Saturday afternoon’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.”
“Matt and the team are grateful for the opportunity of support. Further updates will be provided as they become available.”
Miami Results: October 26, 2024 (NASCAR Truck Series)
Mill Mills released from hospital
On Monday, Matt Mills was released from the hospital after being held for two days due to smoke inhalation.
“Glad to be out of the hospital. Still a little raspy, as you can hear,” Mill stated via a social media video.
“I definitely didn’t like being in the hospital as long as I was. Or being in that situation.”
“I can’t wait to be back at the racetrack at Martinsville this weekend and continue doing what I love. It was definitely a scary situation I’ve had but it’s part of the sport,” Mills said.
The NASCAR medical team has since cleared him to return to the truck.
Connor Jones suspended
On Wednesday, NASCAR issued their weekly penalty report. Connor Jones has been suspended following the incident at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Update: Connor Jones has been suspended by NASCAR
Connor Jones wrecks Matt Mills
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