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Jones, 18, to drive No. 18 while Busch mends

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  • Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Close
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      Joe Gibbs Racing, as expected, hired Erik Jones on Thursday to drive the No. 18 Sprint Cup car as Kyle Busch continues to recover from injuries suffered in a Feb.