NASCAR suspends Truck Series driver Conner Jones for 1 race after intentional crash

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NASCAR suspends Truck Series driver Conner Jones for 1 race after intentional ******

NASCAR suspended Truck Series driver Conner Jones for one race on Wednesday after he intentionally crashed another driver, Matt Mills — who was hospitalized for two days over the weekend as a result of the wreck.

Jones, 18, lost his temper while racing Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway and rammed into Mills’ rear bumper, sending Mills’ truck up the racetrack and into the wall. Mills’ truck then caught *****. The driver was taken to a local hospital due to smoke inhalation.

NASCAR issued a two-lap penalty to Jones at the time. But after meeting this week, officials determined that Mills’ behavior also warranted a one-race suspension.

Jones refused to speak with reporters at the track, but later issued an apology in a statement on social media that said, in part: “Matt and I have encountered several on-track incidents this season, and I let my frustration get the best of me. I underestimated the impact my actions would have on Matt, and I deeply regret the consequences that followed.”

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— Conner Jones (@connerjones88)

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Mills, after being released from the hospital Monday, posted a video to his social media channels that expressed appreciation for the outpouring of well-wishes from fans.

“Definitely didn’t like being in the hospital as long as I was or being in that situation,” Mills said, his voice still raspy from the smoke. “Having you guys there to support me and help me get through that, I can’t thank you all enough.”

Glad to be heading home. Appreciate everyone that reached out over the last couple of days.

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— Matt Mills (@mattmillsracing)

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Mills has been cleared to race Friday at Martinsville Speedway. He is 23rd in the point standings for Niece Motorsports with two top-10 finishes this year.

Jones, who has driven a part-time schedule for ThorSport Racing this season, has a best finish of 11th on the season. A replacement for Jones has not been named.

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