NASCAR Truck Collection driver Matt Mills was hospitalized after he seemed to be wrecked deliberately throughout Saturday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Mills’ truck hit the wall and caught hearth after he was bumped by Conner Jones. Mills was capable of get out of the truck on his personal, however his Niece Motorsports crew mentioned in a press release Saturday night that he can be hospitalized in a single day for commentary.
In closely bleeped audio Fox Sports activities 1 captured from his crew radio, Jones was irate referenced one thing happening “all yr” and that he was “uninterested in it.” NASCAR ended up penalizing Jones two laps for reckless driving after the crash.
Jones, 18, referenced previous incidents from Mills in a press release posted to social media after the race. Saturday’s race was his twelfth of the season whereas Mills has raced full-time this yr in 21 races.
“I’ve not but had the possibility to personally apologize to Matt for the incident that befell throughout right this moment’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, however I intend to take action,” the assertion mentioned. “Matt and I’ve encountered a number of on-track incidents this season, and I let my frustration get one of the best of me. I underestimated the influence my actions would have on Matt, and I deeply remorse the results that adopted.”
Mills completed in thirty fourth and final after the wreck whereas Jones was two laps down in twenty fifth. The race was received by Grant Enfinger.
