"I deeply regret the consequence": Conner Jones admits his 'unsportsmanlike behavior' following reckless Homestead-Miami move

NASCAR driver Conner Jones competed in his 22nd Truck Series race start. However, on lap 75 of the Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami, the youngster aggressively moved on Matt Mills, sending his #42 Chevy Truck crashing into the wall. Following the end of the race, Jones took responsibility for his actions and expressed his regret for his conduct.

Conner Jones pilots the #66 for ThorSport Racing, competing part-time in the NASCAR Truck Series. The 18-year-old started the Truck race at Homestead-Miami in P23, sharing the 12th row with Niece Motorsports #42 driver, Matt Mills.

As Jones tried to pass Mills, he nudged Millis from the back and moved him out of the way. However, the #42 Chevy immediately caught on fire after the wreck, and the Niece Motorsports driver has since been shifted to a local hospital from the infield care center.

Following the end of the Baptist Health 200, Jones has apologized for his actions at Homestead-Miami and deeply regretted his racing manoeuver which led to the first caution due to a wreck in the Truck Series race(via Bob Pockrass on X, formerly Twitter)

"I have not yet had the chance to personally apologize to Matt for the incident that took place during today's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but I intend to do so. Matt and 1 have encountered several on-track incidents this season, and 1 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," Jones wrote.

"I would like to extend my sincerest apologies to Matt, Niece Motorsports, NASCAR, and my entire ThorSport Racing team for my unsportsmanlike behavior. My thoughts are with Matt, during this time after hearing that he has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation following the contact on the racetrack," he added.

Meanwhile, Niece Motorsports claimed that Matt Mills would spend the night at a hospital for further observation.

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NASCAR punishes Conner Jones for reckless driving that put Matt Mills in danger at Homestead Truck race

Following Matt Mills' wreck at Homestead-Miami, the driver responsible, Conner Jones was witnessed expressing his frustration on the team radio. NASCAR officials immediately sanctioned the 18-year-old rookie with a two-lap penalty for his reckless behavior.

Here's a look at the incident, and Jones' words on his radio with the #66 team.

"It’s been All f****** year. All f****** year!... I’m tired of it. I’m f****** tired of it," shouted Jones on the radio communication. [0:30]

NASCAR insider Toby Christie also outlined that this wasn't the first time Conner Jones' #66 was involved in a controversial incident. Christie wrote on X:

"Conner Jones being assessed a two-lap penalty for rough driving, which is ultra justified. We've seen a lot of these kinds of incidents from that driver in that truck in his part-time stint this year."

Conner Jones finished the Baptist Health 200 in P25, only two spots behind his starting position. Matt Mills was the first truck to not be able to finish the race.