Erik Jones to Richard Petty Motorsports in 2021

It will be announced today that Erik Jones and Richard Petty Motorsports have come to terms on a deal that will put the Byron, Michigan driver in the #43 Chevrolet beginning in 2021.

Sources familiar to the dela indicate that specifics on contract lengths and sponsors are not yet announced.

Jones has driven for Toyota for his entire career in NASCAR and will depart Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the 2020 season. He has 2 wins in 144 career starts in NASCAR'S Cup Series and was the 2015 Nascar Truck Series Champion. 

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