Erik Jones will not participate in the upcoming race at Talladega this weekend. Last Sunday’s race at Talladega witnessed several accidents during the final stage after the first two stages. The most unfortunate incident of the day involved several Toyota cars crashing together while drafting. Jones’ decision not to take his foot off the accelerator as the car in front of him lost control resulted in an accident that involved several other drivers.
Jones was the most harmed by the incident and was initially upset, but was later taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. He was discharged on Monday but will not be able to race at Dover on Sunday due to a fracture. Another driver will take his place in the number 43 car for this race.
During a podcast discussing the race, a former Cup champion mentioned that Jones’ accident was particularly violent. He emphasized that the high speed of the cars (more than 160 miles per hour) and the angle of the accident made it extremely challenging for Jones. The champion also stated that Next-Gen cars have made these types of accidents more serious.
The final lap of the race at Talladega resulted in a major accident involving multiple cars. A reckless maneuver by Michael McDowell caused him to crash and collect many other riders. One of the drivers involved in the incident was also affected by a previous accident in the race. The seriousness of these accidents was highlighted by Kevin Harvick.
The former Stewart Hass Racing driver’s comments emphasize that the characteristics of Next-Gen cars play a significant role in the violent nature of these accidents. It is important for NASCAR to investigate these allegations and resolve any issues to ensure driver safety is not compromised.
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