Erik Jones Scores Best Qualifying Run Since Talladega Injury
2 months agoErik Jones has had an extremely forgettable season as he sits a miserable 29th in points with 0 laps led, but Kansas may provide Jones with one of his best opportunities to turn that around. His 16th-place qualifying run is actually his best since his injury at Talladega. It seems like a combination of his injury and the reduced level of Toyota support did him in this season although maybe his stronger qualifying suggests he is beginning to heal. Kansas has been a good track for Jones as he did get his only top five last year in this race when he finished third and he also got five finishes of 7th or better with Joe Gibbs Racing before that. While he has been one of the most invisible drivers this season, Jones does look like a decent dark horse contender for a top ten.
Source: Racing Reference
Source: Racing Reference