I got started in drag racing as a young boy while visiting, watching and assisting my father compete on a grass roots racing level. Always willing to be involved in the activities at the track I started helping out on the crew, while gaining knowledge of driving and the procedures in the pit area. Eventually working up to seat time with my father driving and competing.

Richard Jones Driver/ Team Director

 Richard Jones is the Team Director and Driver for the Jones Motorsports racing team. The Jones Motorsports team competes in the Super Gas Category of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series sanctioned by the NHRA.

 Richard has been involved for fifteen years in drag racing. He has worked as a crew member, while also driving part time in the Super Street category. Richard is a graduate of Frank Hawley's NHRA Drag Racing School in Pomona, CA where he finished in the top of his class. Richard currently holds driving licenses issued by the National Hot Rod Association in three categories, Comp Eliminator, Super Gas, and Super Street.

 

Thomas Jones Crew Chief/Technical Advisor.

 Thomas has been involved in drag racing for thirty plus years. Thomas is an accomplished driver, and engine builder. To his credit, Thomas won multiple round victories and track championships in Division Seven of the NHRA. Thomas now heads the engine program and technical aspects of the Jones Motorsports Chevrolet S-10 Super Gas truck. We all benefit from the expertise Thomas brings as the leader of our team. His vast knowledge in and out of the car helps the team’s ability to function with the day to day decisions.

 Both Richard and Thomas’s professional backgrounds demonstrate versatility and the attitude to succeed.  These qualities combined with their motivation and work ethic leads them to believe that forming Jones Motorsports is not only an exceptional opportunity for them, but for all who shares their vision.