Rob Jones started flying in college. He graduated from Delaware State University with a B.S. in Aircraft Systems Management. After college Jones was selected to go to pilot training for the Maryland Air National Guard to fly A-10 fighter planes.

He spent three years training to become a fully qualified fighter pilot in the guard. After a year and a half flying full time in the guard Jones got hired by American Eagle airlines and flew with them for almost a year before being hired by UPS airlines.  Since Rob Jones was a young child all he ever wanted to do was race cars, but unfortunately the opportunities that are around today weren't there when he was younger. Around that time Jones saw “Top Gun” he decided to go to college and become a pilot.

"While in college I found out about the Air National Guard and decided to fly fighters. I set three goals for myself, one was to fly fighters in the guard, the other was to fly for the airlines, and the third was to pursue my dream of becoming a professional racer when I could afford to fund my own dream.

I've accomplished two of the three goals, and four years ago I began working towards accomplishing my third and most passionate goal of them all. Thanks to the prompting of my wife to chase my dream.”

Jones went to a four day racing school in Florida. From there he began networking and trying to put together a plan to balance all of the aspects of his life to accomplish his goal.

Jones ran legends cars three years ago. After that he began testing late models in Virginia. He then volunteered as a helper for various driving experience schools to try and continue to get seat time any way that he could.

 

 

"This year I had the opportunity of a lifetime fall into my lap. I contacted the team that I am driving for in the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series. We spoke over the phone and I went to test with them before the season and they decided to give me a chance driving one of their trucks this season. Along the way I have met some great people who have come aboard to help me pursue my dream and give me mentorship along the way. "

"I have been guided by the likes of Doc Watson (former ARCA driver and minority), Junie Donlavey (recently inducted into the Motorsports hall of fame), Butch Fedewa (former open wheel standout and champion), Geoff Bodine (former NASCAR cup driver and Daytona 500 champion), and Bill Venturini (former multi time ARCA champion).”
“The same skills and attributes that make a successful fighter pilot go hand in hand with the ones necessary to become a successful racer. You have to be aggressive, but in control, you also have to have excellent reflexes, and excellent eye-hand coordination. Another unfortunate comparison the two have is that there are very few minorities actively involved in either. Flying obviously has more minorities involved than racing thanks to the likes of the Tuskegee Airmen and others over the years."

"I know that the future is bright for a minority champion to emerge onto the scene and I hope to at least be a part of the sport if that champion isn't me."

For More Information on Rob Jones Contact 

Francine Schill   

G&G Motorsports Marketing at 646-201-4859  ext. 3

 

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