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Another NASCAR season is behind us. Judging by the reactions of experts, drivers, and fans, the 2024 season brought what we wanted. Many unforeseen situations happened during the main part of the season, but also during the playoffs. In the end, Joey Logano used the momentum to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship for the third time.
Erik Jones didn't have such a great season behind him, but it can be said that regardless, this great driver is currently one of the happiest in NASCAR. The reason for that? The popular driver and his wife Holly confirmed they have welcomed their first child. This couple confirmed via social media that David Wayne Jones was born on November 27th, 2024, at 12:11 PM. Although the labor didn't go exactly according to plan, the most important thing is that mother and child are healthy.
"Thanksgiving looked a little different for us this year...David Wayne Jones was born 11/27 at 12:11 PM. Labor didn't go exactly according to plan, but mom and baby are both good and healthy! Cannot wait to get home for Oscar [their dog] to meet his new little brother."- they wrote.
Fans reacted
After such information, fans of Erik and his team reacted deliberately, congratulating the 28-year-old on the birth of his son. Congratulations also came from the co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, Jimmie Johnson. The 2024 season was an interesting one for Jones, who had a lot of problems. His team is in transition, intending to change a lot. Jones wasn't able to impose his rhythm, nor to make a big success in such an environment, but his wishes are to improve from the next season and show much more.
Legacy Motor Club has been making interesting moves lately, wanting to take a long-term view of things. A few weeks ago, they confirmed the arrival of the well-known personality of the NASCAR scene, Chad Johnston, who will become the new manager of race engineering of this team. Johnston couldn't hide his emotions about joining this team, happy about the call he received. His wishes are to use his experience to help this team fight for the very top.
Erik, on the other hand, extended his contract this year. In his speech, he emphasized that he wants to build the future of this team, grow together with others within the team, and make it a success.
"I'm looking forward to what we can build at Legacy Motor Club. I've been with the No. 43 car for a handful of years and feel like I'm coming into some of the best years of my career. I am hoping to grow alongside Legacy MC in the seasons to come " - Jones said.
Comcast Community Champion of the Year award
The 28-year-old has achieved many successes this season, and certainly, an important moment was when he received the 2024 Comcast Community Champion of the Year award. In his speech, the famous driver referred primarily to his father, stressing that he was the main inspiration for the creation of the Erik Jones Foundation. The two of them had already talked about such an option earlier, wanting to help the community. After many years of visions and everything, they succeeded in their goal. Jones is not only active on NASCAR tracks, but is also a socially active member of the community, with a desire to help the community. This amazing driver can be an inspiration for many.
"I mean, first thing I could think of just as my dad would be proud, you know, I think back to a lot of great moments with him and something we talked about a lot was, if we ever had the opportunity to be in a position in NASCAR to start a foundation and what that would mean and what it would be and it's a little different than probably what we thought but you know we're here and celebrating something that's a really big honor for us."-Erik Jones said.
The 28-year-old said it could help David shape direction a bit in life. Erik revealed that his father, before his death from cancer, was someone who emphasized philanthropy, noting that he was a donor. Jones wanted to continue what his father had previously built, and it must be admitted that he did a great thing.
From the next season, we'll also follow the performances of Erik, with the desire to see how much he can do in 2025. His team wants to enter 2025 with significantly greater ambitions, considering Erik the key to the project. He's motivated to show that he really has the potential to achieve great things.
It'll be important for Legacy Motor Club officials to support this 28-year-old.
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