Legacy Motor Club secures Jones to multi-year extension

Legacy Motor Club announced on Sunday that it has signed Erik Jones to a contract extension that will keep him in the fold for the foreseeable future.

The exact length of the extension was not specified, other than that it is for multiple years and that his “presence within Legacy is central to the organization’s continued progress in the series.” Jones will continue to drive the No. 43 Toyota and be the senior member of the team going into the 2027 season alongside new teammates Josh Berry in the No. 42 and Riley Herbst in the No. 84.

“I’m excited to continue to be a part of what Legacy Motor Club is building,” said Jones. “I took over the No. 43 in 2021, and it’s become a big part of my career. Through every change, we continue to get better, and I’m happy to be a part of that. Especially this season, I feel like we’ve hit on something and been consistent. I’m thankful to get the chance to continue building on that in the years to come.”

Jones was under the Richard Petty Motorsports banner when he took over the car, and Jimmie Johnson joined the ownership fold in 2023 as the team was rebranded to Legacy Motor Club.

“Erik Jones is the cornerstone of what we are building at Legacy – and he has earned that,” said Johnson. “He has been a part of this organization through every stage of its evolution, and his consistency, professionalism, and knowledge of what it takes to compete at this level are exactly what we need as we bring in new drivers and build toward 2027. Keeping Erik in the No. 43 for the long term was a priority for us, and we are glad to have it done.”

Jones – who is in his 10th Cup Series season – and the team are 21st in the standings going into Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway with five top-10 finishes.

“Erik is a proven competitor in this sport, and he continues to help us improve our cars each and every week,” crew chief Justin Alexander said. “I’m excited to continue working with him in the coming years as we strengthen our performance on track. His experience will also be a real asset to our new drivers as we continue to expand at Legacy Motor Club.”