Jim Jones Motorsports is thrashing to get the #97 Doemelt/Bailey/Leader's Edge/Spike-GSXR1127 Montpelier Midget buttoned up for its' long-awaited maiden voyage this Saturday, in preparation for a full-season campaign next year. If his effort to get out on the track is successful, the 61-year-old Jones will turn his first-ever laps in competition after several years crewing, wheel packing and hotlapping other people's TQ's at his hometown track at Ventura, California and the legendary Ascot Park, as well as completing the Intermediate course at Corey Kruseman's Sprint Car School. The transplanted Californian now makes his home within walking distance of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and credits his Able-Bodied Pit Doll, wife Adrienne (AJ) Jones for giving him the physical and moral support he needed to finally realize a life-long dream. Jim would also like to thank the following for advice, encouragement, expertise and materials that are all finally coming together this weekend:
Patrick Mead, Greg Watson, Rob Winks, Joe & Linsey Ligouri, Leader's Edge, Speedpartz, Bailey Chassis, Spike Chassis, Hyper Racing, TQ Fiberglass, Saldana Racing Products, SET Racing and Earl's Indy.