Richard Petty’s Successor ‘F-Bombs’ NASCAR Live on Air After Major Safety Violation

The NASCAR airwaves crackled with tension recently at Dover Motor Speedway during the Echo Park Automotive 400 when Erik Jones, Richard Petty’s successor behind the iconic No. 43 wheel, let loose a fiery outburst that’s got everyone talking. With emotions running high, Jones vented, “F—— NASCAR man, we have a wrecked race car and they’re running us around here at 180 mph.”

The raw frustration came after a chaotic stretch at the track, turning heads and sparking chatter across the garage. It all kicked off on lap 118 when Jones, rolling in 28th, scraped the wall in Turns 3 and 4 but managed to keep going. The trouble didn’t stop there as by lap 119, he hit the wall again between those same turns, this time battling tire issues that left his car limping.

“Fucking NASCAR man, we have a wrecked race car and they’re running us around here at 180 mph.”

Erik Jones

— Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) July 20, 2025

The drama built from an earlier moment on lap 117, when Cody Ware ran high and nearly kissed the wall between Turn 3 and Turn 4 from 36th, narrowly avoiding a bigger mess. Fans and crews alike felt the heat as Jones’ car struggled, raising questions about safety calls on a track pushing 180 mph with damaged vehicles still in play.

This is a developing story.

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