Erik Jones Plays Playoff Spoiler, Emerges Late to Win Southern 500
Erik Jones took control late after misfortunes befell multiple dominant drivers, winning the NASCAR Cup Series’ Southern 500 at Darlington.
Erik Jones took control late after misfortunes befell multiple dominant drivers, winning the NASCAR Cup Series’ Southern 500 at Darlington.
The news comes after Justin Alexander helped lead Dillon to a playoff berth-clinching win at Daytona.
The clock had previously been set to six minutes for the damaged vehicle policy.
Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 23 instead for now while Bubba Wallace helps 23XI Racing in their bid for the owner’s championship.
Even when cars weren’t on track at Daytona, the regular-season finale and the weekend surrounding it brought forth plenty of NASCAR news.
One driver change from last week: JJ Yeley in the No. 15 for Rick Ware Racing.
Martin Truex Jr., despite a top-10 finish at Daytona, will not make the 2022 playoffs while winner Austin Dillon earned a postseason spot.
Larson wins the pole by virtue of his Watkins Glen win.