Erik Jones Foundation

Meet Erik - Hailing from Byron, Michigan, Erik is a first-generation racecar driver that ascended the ranks of stockcar racing to become a winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. A self-described “reserved guy,” Erik lets his competitive spirit speak for itself on the racetrack. He won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship in his first year of full-time NASCAR racing and was named Rookie of the year in the truck series (2015), the Xfinity series (2016), and the NASCAR Cup series (2017).

As a reflective young man, Erik recognizes how fortunate he is to be one the very few drivers to fulfill the dream of driving in America’s premier motorsports series. His years of success behind the wheel have afforded him the opportunity to help others through the Erik Jones Foundation.

Erik Jones Foundation Areas of Support:

Igniting Children's Passion for Reading - The US Department of Education states that one in five American adults have "low literacy." This reality impacts nearly every aspect of life including personal income, health, and national economic growth. The #ReadwithErik program helps children embrace reading, ultimately ensuring they reach their full potential and preventing the negative outcomes of illiteracy.

Encouraging Early Cancer Detection and Care - With nearly 2 million diagnoses a year, 600,000 annual deaths, and the reality that 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer, this insidious disease's impact is nearly universal. A very personal issue for Erik, who lost his father to Melanoma in 2016, the foundation's cancer efforts focus on eliminating preventable deaths from the disease.

Promoting Animal Welfare - Pet ownership has many benefits for animals and owners alike. From increasing opportunities for exercise, reducing blood pressure, relieving feelings of loneliness and improving cognitive function in older adults, pet ownership is a win-win for the pet and the owner. As a long time "pet parent," Erik has a passion for connecting people to pets. The foundation focuses on providing support to organizations that promote pet adoption and its benefits.

Mission: The mission of the Erik Jones Foundation is to change lives by igniting children's passion for reading, encouraging early cancer detection and care, and promoting animal welfare.

Erik Jones Foundation is a Charity participating in the NASCAR Day Giveathon 2024 a Giving Day event, presented by The NASCAR Foundation.