DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Erik Jones is a student of history who has carved out a modest slice during his NASCAR career.
But as his sport begins its 75th season, the 26-year-old with wins at Daytona and Darlington — the sport’s most famous and oldest speedways — finds himself suddenly on a walk down memory lane.
Driving for upstart Legacy Motor Club, Jones now works for Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson, a pair of legends and seven-time champions who teamed up during the offseason and rebranded Petty GMS.
