In a heartwarming tribute, a Michigan village bid farewell to its homegrown racing hero in anticipation of the NASCAR MIS race. The community came together to celebrate the driver’s accomplishments and show their support. Festivities included a parade, with locals lining the streets to cheer on their hometown champion. The driver expressed gratitude for the overwhelming display of support and shared his excitement for the upcoming race. The event united the village, underscoring the special bond between the driver and his community as they stood together, proud and ready to witness their hero compete on the NASCAR stage..
BYRON, MI – Rain was pouring down early Sunday morning, but that didn’t stop dozens of people from lining South Saginaw Street in downtown Byron, awaiting their hometown hero Erik Jones.
Jones is a NASCAR driver of the No. 43 Allegiant Chevrolet for Legacy Motor Club. He is set to race in Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 Cup Series race at the Michigan International Speedway.
Naturally, Jones’ journey to his home track started in his hometown.
Punky Prestonise said she organized the “Byron Town Sendoff” last year on a whim. It was even more organized this year, with Jones’ mother helping to plan the caravan of fans that followed Jones to the track.
Byron is about 24 miles southwest of Flint.
Organizers had a day of events planned, including a fishing derby and cornhole tournament, but it was spoiled by the rain.
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But even without the events, the community still showed up for their driver around 7:30 a.m. – with special signs congratulating him on his wedding, which was this past Wednesday. There was also a fire engine escort, courtesy of the Argentine and Burns Township fire departments.
“It’s just such a small town. This is what we have, we have Erik, so why not celebrate and acknowledge him?” Prestonise said.
Prestonise said the kids around town love Jones. He often gives back to the community, so it’s easy to get behind him.
In the past two months, Jones has two top 10 finishes and two 11th place finishes.
“I’m just hoping for a victory,” Prestonise said. “No Michigan-born driver has ever won at Michigan before.”
Jones is one of two Michigan drivers in Sunday’s race. Rochester Hills native Brad Keselowski is also in the event.
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Dozens of people lined the streets of Byron, Michigan, in the rain to await the homecoming of NASCAR driver Erik Jones. The “Byron Town Sendoff” was organized to support Jones, who is set to race in the FireKeepers Casino 400 Cup Series race at the Michigan International Speedway. Despite the rain, the community showed up with signs congratulating Jones on his recent wedding and a fire engine escort. Jones, a Michigan native, is hoping to become the first Michigan-born driver to win at the Michigan International Speedway.
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