NASCAR driver Matt Mills remains in the hospital following a dramatic incident at the Homestead-Miami Speedway during the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on October 26. The Niece Motorsports driver is being observed for smoke inhalation after the crash with Conner Jones left his car in flames.
During the final laps of the race, Mills, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet, had a collision with Jones, resulting in a fiery crash that saw him quickly transported to a local medical facility. There, he was admitted for overnight observation while doctors monitored his oxygen levels in response to the smoke inhalation he suffered.
Niece Motorsports has now released another update 24 hours later. They posted to social media:
“Matt Mills will again remain overnight at a local hospital for observation. Doctors continue to monitor Mills’ oxygen levels due to smoke inhalation.
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“Mills, driver of the No. 42 for Niece Motorsports was transported on Saturday, October 26 and held for overnight observation after an incident in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
“Matt and team are thankful for the track safety crews, NASCAR medical team, and all hospital staff for the continued care.”
The crash also brought attention to Conner Jones, who was involved in the incident. Jones took responsibility for the collision and has faced a wave of backlash for what he admitted was “unsportsmanlike behavior.” Notably, Jones has a history of clashes on the race track, and this season alone has seen multiple incidents between him and Mills. Jones shared to social media after the crash, previously reported by Newsweek Sports:
“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 I have encountered several on-track incidents this season, and I 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.
“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 been taken to the hospital for further evaluation following the contact on the racetrack.”
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Baptist Health 200 At Homestead-Miami Results
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- Ty Majeski – Running
- Connor Mosack – Running
- Corey Heim – Running
- Tyler Ankrum – Running
- Stewart Friesen – Running
- Daniel Dye – Running
- Rajah Caruth – Running
- Christian Eckes – Running
- Taylor Gray – Running
- Matt Crafton – Running
- Ben Rhodes – Running
- Nicholas Sanchez – Running
- Kaden Honeycutt – Running
- Dean Thompson – Running
- Corey Day – Running
- William Sawalich – Running
- Connor Zilisch – Running
- Dawson Sutton – Running
- Tanner Gray – Running
- Lawless Alan – Running
- Layne Riggs – Running
- Timmy Hill – Running
- Jake Garcia – Running
- Conner Jones – Running
- Chase Purdy – Running
- Spencer Boyd – Running
- Conor Daly – Running
- Nathan Byrd – Running
- Marco Andretti – Running
- Bayley Currey – Running
- Justin Mondeik – Running
- Frankie Muniz – Running
- Matt Mills – Accident