Just now NASCAR driver Erik Jones suffers broken back in brutal Talladega crash
NASCAR driver Erik Jones was involved in a nasty incident at Talladega on Sunday during the Geico 500, resulting in a broken bone in his back. The broken lower vertebra will lead him to miss the next race at Dover Motor Speedway, Legacy Motor Club stated on Tuesday. Corey Heim will drive Jones’ No. 43 Toyota. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE AT FOXNEWS.COM.
Erik Jones looks on before the NASCAR Cup Series Geico 500 on April 21, 2024, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama. (Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images)) “Erik’s long-term health is our first priority,” Legacy Motor Club co-owner Jimmie Johnson said in a statement. “It will be lovely to see him at the track on Sunday, and we want to give him the time he needs to recover properly. “I know Corey will do an excellent job behind the wheel for the Club. In the meanwhile, our thoughts are with Erik and his wife Holly, who have our full support. NASCAR POWER RANKINGS: TALLADEGA WIN Boosts Tyler Reddick
