Information By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / LEGACY MOTOR CLUB – STATESVILLE, NC
CLUB ENTRY LIST
- JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
- POINT STANDINGS: 34TH
- ERIK JONES
- POINT STANDINGS: 30TH
CLUB NOTES
EJ Stats: Since its debut in 2018, the Charlotte ROVAL has been a particularly tricky track for the driver of the No. 43 Family Dollar Toyota Camry XSE. Out of six starts, Erik Jones has earned one top-5 and one top-15, with a best result of third coming in 2020.
JHN Stats: The North Carolina native has one NASCAR Cup Series start at the 2.32-mile road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL that came back in 2020. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) the 27-year-old also has two starts, with two top-10 finishes.
Pink Window Net: This weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, all NASCAR Cup Series entries will be sporting a bright pink driver’s window net. This marks the second season that the Erik Jones Foundation (EJF) is supporting the “Windows of Hope” program. This program is designed to drive knowledge about breast cancer awareness. All nets will be given to the EJF after the race and auctioned off to raise money for awareness, prevention, and early detection of breast cancer.
A Touch of Color: Throughout the month of October, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar has opted to alter each paint scheme with touches of pink to acknowledge the millions of women who are currently battling, have won their battles and those who have lost their battles with breast cancer. Keep an eye out for these unique paint schemes continuing at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
LEGACY M.C. Fan Day: This Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., LEGACY MOTOR CLUB will host Fan Day at the shop in Statesville, N.C. The event will include autographs, shop tours, show cars, pit crew demonstrations, food trucks, and much more. To find out more information, visit https://legacymotorclub.com/news/2024fanday
Appearances: Drivers of the No. 43 Family Dollar car, Erik Jones and No. 42 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry, John Hunter Nemechek will make a trip to the LEGACY M.C. merch rig on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for autographs and photos. Jones will also visit the No. 43 Family Dollar show car at the Blue Cross Blue Shield footprint in the fan zone at 11:05 a.m.
Going for GO.L.D.: Partners Dollar Tree Family Dollar has a “Go for G.O.L.D.” (Grand Opening Look Daily) program. Each week throughout the season, the No. 42 and No. 43 will feature one of the local store on the decklid of the Toyota Camry XSE.
PETTY 75TH ANNIVERSARY
ABOUT PETTY 75th: The 2024 season marks a significant milestone in the history of the Petty family as they have helped define stock car racing for 75 years. Their commitment to the sport and the people who make it possible – behind the wheel, under the hood, in the back office, and beyond – has shaped the growth and success of NASCAR. Their LEGACY lives on with the countless fans, drivers, technicians, and team members they touched. Throughout 2024, LEGACY M.C. will celebrate the Petty family and share countless memories with friends and fans at racetracks across the country.
This Week in Petty History: On October 14, 1949, father of Richard Petty, Lee Petty made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Heidelberg Raceway in Pittsburgh, Penn. On the same date in 2000, the Adam Petty Foundation was established.
The King’s Hat: The King’s Hat was unveiled at Charlotte Motor Speedway back in May. Check out the Speedway’s and LEGACY M.C.’s social channels for activities.
CLUB QUOTES
John Hunter Nemechek, Driver of the No. 42 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry XSE:
“I feel like our road course program has improved throughout this season; however, we just don’t have the results to show for it because of some bad luck. With this being a cut off race for the playoffs, there likely will be some fireworks. If we can stay out of the mess, hopefully we can get a strong finish and get the ball rolling towards finishing the year out on a strong note.”
Erik Jones, Driver of the No. 43 Family Dollar Toyota Camry XSE:
“The ROVAL is always a tough place to get around, get your bearings. With the change in the layout, it’s definitely going to be a new learning experience compared to the last handful of years. I think we have some laps on the sim of what’s going to be a good idea of what’s going to be different about the layout and what the challenges are really going to be with it. The new turn is really sharp and really different than what we’ve had before, which was more of a gradual turn onto the banking. It’ll take some laps to get used to and figure out, Hopefully the sim is accurate and comparable and we kind of have a head start on it.”