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Scenes from Next Gen test with Erik Jones at Miami

By Staff Report | Published: 15 Jan, 2020 17

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BACK TO GALLERIES

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The Next Generation stock car for the NASCAR Cup Series is scheduled for its competition debut in 2021. On Jan. 15, Erik Jones took his turn behind the wheel with a visit to Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A look at the front right side of the Next Gen car.

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Next Gen car in the garage prior to Jones's test run.

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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver buckles into the Next Gen car.

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Jones powers the Next Gen car on the first day of testing.

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The Next Gen test car sits ready for a day of on-track work.

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A closer look at the Next Gen branding on the door.

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The Next Gen car gets ready in the garage at Miami.

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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Erik Jones talks with crew members before testing the Next Gen car at Homestead-Miami Speedway on January 15, 2020 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jones talks with crew members before testing the Next Gen car.

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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Erik Jones tests the Next Gen car at Homestead-Miami Speedway on January 15, 2020 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jones makes the grandstands a blur on the opening day of Next Gen testing at Miami.

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A clear front view of the Next Gen car.

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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Erik Jones tests the Next Gen car at Homestead-Miami Speedway on January 15, 2020 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jones navigates the track in Miami.

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Jones is the center of conversation with team members in the Miami garage.

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Jones works the car through the corner during Wednesday's test.

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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Erik Jones tests the Next Gen car at Homestead-Miami Speedway on January 15, 2020 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A look at the left front side of the Next Gen car.

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Jones wheels the Next Gen prototype during Day 1 of testing in the Miami heat.

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A Miami sunset to end Day 1 of testing.