Legacy Motor Club‘s No. 43, Erik Jones, experienced a head-on collision at Talladega Superspeedway, which led to a compression fracture in his lower vertebra. The injury unfortunately ruled him out of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover and also sidelined him in Kansas. Jones, however, had shown significant recovery progress since then, and even doctors had cleared him. Despite NASCAR’s green light, Jones still chose to stay out of the AdventHealth 400 race in Kansas as a precautionary measure.
Now, after almost a month’s rest, Erik Jones returned to the Darlington race on a redesigned driver’s seat. The modification in the cockpit was carried out to improve both comfort and performance during the race. Amidst all this, there is good news for the Jones family. Erik Jones and his wife took to their social media accounts to express their excitement. What good news can it be?
An upcoming new member to the family!
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Yes, you guessed it right! Erik and his wife, Holly Jones, are expecting a baby. The couple is already parents to their pet dog ‘Oscar‘ and rabbit ‘Biscuit‘. No wonder; the addition of a human sibling would be of great value to our furry friends. Holly shared the exciting news on X, saying, “We’re getting Oscar a tiny human! That Jones Baby. November 2024.”
We’re getting Oscar a tiny human!
That Jones Baby. November 2024. pic.twitter.com/z6KB1n0QJF— Holly Jones (@Holly_Shelton4) May 15, 2024
The Jones couple had an adorable customized dress prepared for their upcoming new member with the tag ‘That Jones Baby“. They also had a scarf prepared for Oscar, with a “big brother” tag. The post, undoubtedly, was well-received by fans as they showered blessings and good wishes. Someone said that Erik and Holly Jones would be excellent parents since they have already proven themselves as wonderful dog parents.
An elated Erik Jones is looking forward to the All-Star Open now.
Erik Jones gets his place in the Top 10 in the All-Star Race Fan Vote
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The fan’s vote is running until May 19, and Erik Jones is already in the Top 10. Hence, he is already at great advantage to get his All-Star race ticket. It will be an important event for the Legacy MC, coming to North Wilkesboro. Co-owner Jimmie Johnson will make a transition as a broadcaster on NBC Sports. Jones’ teammate John Hunter Nemechek will make his sentimental comeback to a track that was pivotal in the beginning stages of his racing career.
The last race at Darlington, where Jones claimed to be 95% fit, had to be settled with a P19 place. Surely, he would be aiming to drive his way past that in the next race. The inclusion of Erik Jones would significantly enhance the All-Star race, thanks to his aggressive driving style. He consistently pushes his limits in every race, adding excitement and competitiveness to the event. Now that he is getting considerable rest, he is expected to be fully fit before that.
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