RACE ADVANCE: Ed Jones at Circuit of the Americas - Speedway Digest

WEEKEND EVENT INFORMATION

Race: Focused Health 250
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time: 5:00PM ET | 4:00PM CT
Track: Circuit of the Americas
Distance: 46 laps / 156.86 miles
Stage Duration:
Stage 1: 14 laps, ends Lap 14
Stage 2: 16 laps, ends Lap 30
Final Stage: 16 laps, ends Lap 46
Broadcasting: FS1 | Performance Racing Network | SiriusXM NASCAR Ch. 90



Practice (FS1)
Date: Friday, March 22
Time: 5:30 PM EST | 4:30PM CT


Qualifying (FS1)
Date: Friday, March 22
Time: 6:00PM EST | 5:00PM CT
Format: Group A&B | Multi-Vehicle | Two Rounds

NXS COTA STATS
ED JONES
Starts: 0
Wins: 0
Top-5’s: 0
Top-10’s: 0
Best Start: N/A
Best Finish: N/A

SAM HUNT RACING
Starts: 4
Wins: 0
Top-5’s: 0
Top-10’s: 0
Best Start: 20th (Grala – 2023)
Best Finish: 18th (Grala – 2023)
EVENT NOTES

Ed Jones will make his NXS debut in the No. 24 CRC Industries GR Supra at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, March 23rd.


The Focused Health 250 will be Jones's first of three NXS starts with Sam Hunt Racing in 2024. 


Ed Jones is a well-decorated racing driver whose career includes open wheel and sports car racing. Jones has participated in the World Endurance Challenge, IndyCar and Formula 3.


Jones has several notable accolades he has achieved over his career.
2013 Formula 3 champion
Podium finisher in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Podium finish in his Indy 500 debut in 2017


CRC Industries will serve as the primary partner for Jones and the 24 team at COTA.
About CRC Industries Inc.: CRC Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the production of specialty products and formulations for the do-it-yourselfer and maintenance professional—the people who keep everyone moving forward in a world that never stops. For more than 65 years, we’ve been rolling up our sleeves to create products and solutions that are born from, and tested in, the important work that gets done every day around the world. Serving the automotive, industrial, electrical, marine, heavy truck, hardware, and aviation markets, CRC trademarked brands include: CRC®, Brakleen®, Evapo-Rust®, K&W®, Marykate®, SmartWasher®, Sta-Lube®, and Weld-Aid®. 


Jones's 2024 schedule with Sam Hunt Racing:
March 23 - Circuit of the Americas
June 1st - Portland International Raceway
June 8th - Sonoma Raceway

QUOTES

“I’m excited to finally get going with my first race with Sam Hunt Racing this season, especially at COTA in the No. 24 CRC Industries GR Supra. There will be a lot to learn, but I’m confident that the preparation we have all done should give us a good opportunity to run strong.”

— Ed Jones, Driver of the No. 24 CRC Industries GR Supra

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