NASCAR suspended Truck Sequence driver Conner Jones for one race on Wednesday after he deliberately crashed one other driver, Matt Mills — who was hospitalized for 2 days over the weekend on account of the wreck.
Jones, 18, misplaced his mood whereas racing Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway and rammed into Mills’ rear bumper, sending Mills’ truck up the racetrack and into the wall. Mills’ truck then caught fireplace. The driving force was taken to a neighborhood hospital because of smoke inhalation.
NASCAR issued a two-lap penalty to Jones on the time. However after assembly this week, officers decided that Mills’ conduct additionally warranted a one-race suspension.
Jones refused to talk with reporters on the observe, however later issued an apology in a press release on social media that stated, partly: “Matt and I’ve encountered a number of on-track incidents this season, and I let my frustration get the most effective of me. I underestimated the impression my actions would have on Matt, and I deeply remorse the implications that adopted.”
— Conner Jones (@connerjones88) October 26, 2024
Mills, after being launched from the hospital Monday, posted a video to his social media channels that expressed appreciation for the outpouring of well-wishes from followers.
“Undoubtedly didn’t like being within the hospital so long as I used to be or being in that scenario,” Mills stated, his voice nonetheless raspy from the smoke. “Having you guys there to assist me and assist me get by way of that, I can’t thanks all sufficient.”
Glad to be heading dwelling. Admire everybody that reached out over the past couple of days. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lN7Ph8y2fy
— Matt Mills (@mattmillsracing) October 28, 2024
Mills has been cleared to race Friday at Martinsville Speedway. He’s twenty third within the level standings for Niece Motorsports with two top-10 finishes this yr.
Jones, who has pushed a part-time schedule for ThorSport Racing this season, has a greatest end of eleventh on the season. A substitute for Jones has not been named.
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