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