Matt Mills health update: Driver speaks out on when he will return

Matt Mills, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, was involved in a dramatic incident at Homestead-Miami Speedway that resulted in a short hospital stay. The There was a collision, as a result of which the driver was taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation after his vehicle burst into flames, but released a statement to fans after a grueling few days back home.

Mills was released from the hospital today and quickly shared his relief and gratitude via video updates on social media.

“I’m glad I’m out of the hospital. I’m still a little hoarse as you can hear, but just all the overwhelming support and texts I’ve received mean a lot to me. I definitely didn’t like being in the hospital for as long as I was or was in that situation. Having you guys by my side supporting me and helping me get through this, I just can’t thank you all enough,” Mills said.

The incident that led to his hospitalization resulted in rookie driver Conner Jones rear-ending him in Turn 3, sending him crashing into the guardrail. The impact caused a fire to engulf his vehicle, leading to a tense moment as the flames were extinguished after Mills managed to stop his car before Turn 4. Despite the chaos, Mills was remarkably composed, pulling himself from the fiery wreckage before seeking medical attention.

As the dust began to settle, Conner Jones, the driver behind the wreck, stepped into the spotlight. While driving for ThorSport Racing, the Virginia-born driver was assessed a two-lap penalty and could potentially face additional sanctions once NASCAR completes its review of the incident.

“It’s been a whole (expletive) year. A whole (expletive) year. He’s (expletive) with me, I’m not going to (expletive) do it. “I’m tired of this, I’m (expletive) tired of this,” Jones said before the fight.

After the race and after Mills were taken to hospital, Jones quickly apologized, as previously reported Newsweek Sport.

“I have not yet had the opportunity to personally apologize to Matt for the incident that occurred during today’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but I intend to do so.

“Matt and I have experienced several track incidents this season and I let my frustration get the best of me. I underestimated the impact my actions would have on Matt and I deeply regret the consequences that followed.

“I would like to sincerely apologize to Matt, Niece Motorsports, NASCAR and my entire ThorSport Racing team for my unsportsmanlike conduct. “My thoughts are with Matt at this time as I learned he was taken to hospital for further tests following a contact accident at the racetrack.”

For Mills, the fear of a crash didn’t affect his determination to get behind the wheel again.

“I’m more motivated than ever to keep doing my job and we still have two races left where I’ll try to finish well and gain momentum for 2025. So I’m ready to go home, wash up and just continue the process of coming back Good luck and see you in Martinsville,” he said, confirming that he would join the team this coming weekend.

Mills races for Niece Motorsports in the No. 42 JF Electric/Utilitara Chevrolet Silverado. As he prepares to return to the Martinsville Speedway, he looks to finish the 2024 season on a high note.