“A is for ‘Apple blossom,” Jones said, pausing to add, “The apple blossom is actually the state flower of Michigan” - the first of many improvised factoids he sprinkled into a 10-minute reading of “M Is for Mitten” (an alphabet-themed ode to his native state). The silence from several children under 10 (patiently waiting with rapt attention and their books open) indicated yes, so the Richard Petty Motorsports driver got to work. “Are you guys ready?” Jones asked on a microphone while seated before a group of several dozen gathered last Sunday morning in the Graves Family Campground about a half-mile from Michigan International Speedway. BROOKLYN, Michigan – Facing a captive young audience occupying two rows of picnic tables lined with black tablecloths, Erik Jones smiled and spoke with a rare trace of giddiness in his voice.
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