Erik Jones

Professional race car driver (NASCAR Cup Series)

American Byron, Michigan

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional race car driver (NASCAR Cup Series)
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/05/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceByron, Michigan

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Bio/Wiki

Erik Jones is an American professional race car driver competing in the NASCAR Cup Series. He drives the No. 43 Toyota for Legacy Motor Club, the car made legendary by Richard Petty. Jones began his racing career at age seven in quarter-midget racing and progressed through multiple racing series before making his NASCAR debut in 2015.

Personal Life

Based in North Carolina with winters spent in his home state of Michigan

Family

MotherCarol

Career

Debut2015
Current TeamLegacy Motor Club (No. 43 Toyota)
Achievements
  • Youngest NASCAR Truck Series Champion (2015, age 19)
  • NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year (2017)
  • First driver to win Rookie of the Year in all three national series
  • Victories: Southern 500 (2019, 2022)
  • Youngest winner in NASCAR top-level competition (2013, age 17)
  • 2012 Snowball Derby Winner

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began racing quarter-midgets at age 7
2. 2012 Snowball Derby Winner
3. Established Erik Jones Foundation in 2021
4. Became the youngest-ever winner of the Oktoberfest race at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway in the ASA Late Model Series
5. Signed with Kyle Busch Motorsports in March 2013
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