Frontstretch Newsletter: Erik Jones Extends Contract with Legacy Motor Club

Published: Wed, 08/14/24

Updated: Wed, 08/14/24

Frontstretch Newsletter: Aug. 14, 2024
Volume XVIII, Edition CXXXIX

What to Watch: Wednesday

- Tonight is the final scheduled race for the Super DIRTcar Series' SummerFAST series-within-a-series. Action from Fulton Speedway will begin at 6:15 p.m. ET on DirtVision.

- NASCAR will release their penalty report stemming from last weekend at Richmond. We'll see what kind of punishments are laid down on Austin Dillon and Joey Logano. We'll have the penalty report and anything that breaks for you at Frontstretch.

TV Schedule: Here

Today's Top News:

Erik Jones Extends With Legacy

Legacy Motor Club announced Tuesday that Erik Jones has signed a contract extension with the team that will see him remain in the No. 43 Toyota for the next several years.

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(Photo: Joe Skibinski/Penske Entertainment)

David Malukas Moving to Foyt in 2025

AJ Foyt Racing announced Tuesday that David Malukas will drive for the team starting in 2025 in a multi-year deal.

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Conor Daly Joining JHR for Rest of 2024

Juncos Hollinger Racing announced Wednesday morning that Conor Daly will replace the released Agustin Canapino in the No. 78 for the remainder of the NTT IndyCar Series season.

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Entry List: 2024 Henry Ford Health 200

For the ARCA Menards Series, this weekend is the trickiest weekend of the year with two races. 24 teams are entered for Friday evening's 200-mile race in Michigan.

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Briar LaPradd Wins By a Nose for 1st Career eNASCAR Coke Series Victory at Michigan

JR Motorsports' Briar LaPradd took the lead with six laps to go Tuesday and just barely held on by .003 seconds to win the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Logi Play Days 140 at the virtual Michigan International Speedway. Parker White was second, then Casey Kirwan, Jimmy Mullis and Matt Bussa.

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Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography, Joe Skibinski of Penske Entertainment and iRacing via Justin Melillo.

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Around the World in Motorsports: Aug. 13

- In Wednesday night's SummerFAST event at Land of Legends Raceway, Mat Williamson was able to pass Alex Yankowski on lap 35. From there, he led the final 41 laps to take the victory. Yankowski held on for second, followed by Stewart Friesen, Alex Payne and Matt Sheppard.

In the points, Sheppard continues to lead by 16 points over Williamson. Jimmy Phelps is third, then Tim Sears Jr. and Anthony Perrego.

Frontstretch Videos:

Hear from Jordan Taylor As He Talks About Racing In IMSA

Stephen Mallozzi Discusses Racing Journey, Balancing Law School and NASCAR Starts

Today at Frontstretch:

Reel Racing: "Days of Thunder" — Where Are They Now?

by Adam Cheek

Jordan Taylor on Le Mans, Rejoining WTRAndretti & NASCAR

as told to Phil Allaway

Only Yesterday: Austin Dillon’s Moves Can’t Be Compared With Dale Earnhardt’s — or Anyone’s

by Amy Henderson

Happy Hour: Does Austin Dillon’s Actions Detrimental to NASCAR Force Change?

with Trey Lyle, Michael Massie, Mike Neff and Davey Segal

Tomorrow at Frontstretch.com:

We'll take a look at the NASCAR Xfinity Series as they return from Summer Break in Eyes on Xfinity.

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