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Ford Driver Wrecks NASCAR Chevy Truck, Gets Suspended: Video

It can be hard to control one’s temper behind the wheel of any vehicle, let alone a NASCAR race car. Conner Jones let his anger get the best of him during the Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 26th, 2024, using his No. 66 Ford F-150 to spin the No. 42 NASCAR Chevy Silverado RST of Matt Mills after a heated exchange for position. Mills wrecked into the outside wall and his truck burst into flames, and he was transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation following the crash. Jones has now been suspended from one race due to his actions. 

The post-Homestead penalty report, which was posted on NASCAR.com, states that Jones’ actions were in violation of Sections 4.3.A; 4.4.B: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct in the NASCAR Rule Book. Officials ruled that he will not be allowed to compete at Martinsville Speedway for the forthcoming Truck Series race on Friday, November 1st. He was also held for two laps during the race at Homestead in the immediate aftermath of the crash.

Mills was held for observation at the hospital for two nights and was released on Monday, October 28th. He stated that he will return to Truck Series competition at Martinsville to drive the No. 42 NASCAR Chevy Silverado. 

At this time, Jones has not indicated that he will appeal his suspension, but he will be allowed to compete again at the season-ending race at Phoenix next week.

Meanwhile, two NASCAR Chevy teams from the Xfinity Series were penalized. Postrace inspection revealed that two Chevy Camaro SS entries had loose lug nuts, including the No. 1 Camaro of Sam Mayer and the No. 21 Camaro of race winner Austin Hill. The results of the race remain intact, but crew chiefs Mardy Lindley and Andy Street were each fined $5,000 for the violation. The No. 71 Silverado of Rajah Caruth was also found with a loose lug, resulting in a $2,500 fine to crew chief Charles Walter.

Alexandra is a Colorado-based journalist with a passion for all things involving horsepower, be it automotive or equestrian.

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  1. And I was upset when my dealer wanted to charge me $150 for locking lug nuts on my new truck.

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