Erik Jones has re-signed with Legacy Motor Club to remain the driver of the No. 43 Toyota in 2027 and beyond. The news is according to LMC co-owner, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, via the team’s fan website.
Jones has piloted the No. 43 machine since the 2021 season when the team was formerly Petty GMS Motorsports. The three-time Cup Series winner remained in the seat beginning in 2023 when the organization was rebranded to Legacy Motor Club.
Jones is one of the constants for LMC heading into 2027 amid a huge driver shakeup. Josh Berry joins the team in 2027 to drive the No. 42 Toyota, replacing John Hunter Nemechek.
LMC is also expanding to a three-car operation in 2027 with Riley Herbst piloting the No. 84 Toyota full-time.
Jones re-signs with Legacy Motor Club, confirmed by Johnson
The news of Jones re-signing with Legacy was brought to light by FOX NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass.
Pockrass noted that Johnson said on LMC’s fan website that Jones is set to return to the No. 43 in 2027 and will be with the organization for the “foreseeable future.” However, what that entails has yet to be confirmed.
“Erik Jones has re-signed with Legacy Motor Club for the ‘foreseeable future’ … according to Jimmie Johnson on the Legacy fan club website,” Pockrass wrote via X.
While LMC confirmed Jones’ deal is a multi-year agreement, details of the extension were not revealed. In a team statement, the Michigan native expressed pride in continuing his NASCAR Cup Series career with LMC.
“I’m excited to continue to be a part of what Legacy Motor Club is building. I took over the No. 43 in 2021, and it’s become a big part of my career. Through every change, we continue to get better and I’m happy to be a part of that. Especially this season, I feel like we’ve hit on something and been consistent. I’m thankful to get the chance to continue building on that in the years to come,” Jones said.
Johnson described Jones as a “cornerstone” in what he and fellow seven-time Cup Series champion Richard Petty are building at LMC, something the driver has earned.
“He has been a part of this organization through every stage of its evolution, and his consistency, professionalism, and knowledge of what it takes to compete at this level are exactly what we need as we bring in new drivers and build toward 2027. Keeping Erik in the No. 43 for the long term was a priority for us, and we are glad to have it done,” Johnson said.
A look at Erik Jones’ 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season
At the midpoint of the 2026 Cup Series season, it looked as though Erik Jones would be a Chase contender.
The driver of the No. 43 ranked as high as 14th in the standings with a string of strong runs during the summer. However, misfortunes towards the end of the regular season thwarted Jones’ chances of a Chase spot.
After 29 races, Jones sits 21st in the standings with two top fives and five top 10s. He is the highest-ranked LMC driver in the Cup standings as teammate John Hunter Nemechek sits 27th in the standings.
Erik Jones Re-Signs NASCAR Cup Series Deal With Legacy Motor Club