[autotag]Joe Gibbs Racing[/autotag]’s driver lineup in the NASCAR Cup Series is uncertain for the 2025 season. The NASCAR organization expects Martin Truex Jr. to return, but as of last weekend, a decision has yet to be made. If Truex does retire, who could drive the No. 19 Cup car? One former Joe Gibbs Racing driver has been mentioned as a possible candidate.
According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, Joe Gibbs Racing could try to make a run at Erik Jones if they want to stay in the Toyota camp. Jones previously drove the No. 20 car for Joe Gibbs Racing but was replaced by Christopher Bell after the 2020 NASCAR season. In 2024, Jones sits 26th in the point standings, just behind teammate John Hunter Nemechek.
The driver of the No. 43 car made a home at Legacy Motor Club and returned to Toyota after the organization moved away from Chevrolet. Jones may not be the most likely candidate to join Joe Gibbs Racing, but it’s fascinating to hear about hte possibility. The former Joe Gibbs Racing could be an option, but Truex must retire before anything can happen.
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