Davy Jones Returns Home to Lime Rock Park Poised For Victory
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Genoa, Nevada
May 24, 2007
ICY Racing
A native of the area, Davy Jones likely has more experience at Lime Rock than the rest of the field combined. Jones has competed in a variety of race cars at the Park, from Formula Ford and Super Vee to the Jaguar (XJR14) IMSA GTP…and he’s won in every class. This weekend Jones will return to the track where his legendary career started, he’ll compete in the Koni Challenge race, driving the #141 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT for ICY/Phoenix Racing.
Jones’ last appearance at Lime Rock Park came in 1993, he won the pole position and set a new track record in the Bud Light Jaguar (XJR14). Since then, he’s become one of seven Americans to win the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans and earned the third closest finish in the history of the Indy 500. “It’s great to go back to Lime Rock Park. I started my racing career there and developed the skills to be a good race driver. I’ve got a lot of great memories racing there, a lot of wins and I am looking for a win again this weekend in the Subaru,” said Jones.
Jones joined the factory Subaru effort earlier this season. He finished eighth in his debut at Miami and set the fastest lap of the race last weekend at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway while challenging for a podium finish. Jones fought back from a mid-race penalty which relegated him to 14th and charged through the field, setting a new ST track record en-route to his fourth place finish. Jones commented, “Our Subaru’s have been very competitive and I feel that I am going to Lime Rock to win. We’ve just come off a very strong effort at Laguna Seca, the team is doing a great job and this gives us a lot of confidence going into the race weekend at Lime Rock Park. “
Practice and qualifying for the Grand Am GT Classic at Lime Rock Park kicks off Friday, May 25th. The 163-lap or 2.5 hour sprint race takes place at 2:15 ET on Saturday, May 26th. For more information, news and results, follow Davy and the ICY/Phoenix Racing team at www.ICYRacing.com.
Davy Jones
Jones is one of the most celebrated drivers in American Sports Car history. In addition to his 1996 win at the 24 Hours of Le Man, Jones earned 12 GTP wins driving the Jaguar for Tom Walkinshaw Racing. He earned top-ten finishes in 60 of 73 starts and competed in the IROC series from 1990-1994.
Jones’ racing career began in upstate New York as an open wheel driver. His successful tenure in karts as a teenager led Jones to Britain, where at the age of 19, he competed in British Formula 3 and finished third in the demanding championship, his biggest challenger that year, the champion, was Ayrton Senna. His diversified ability led him to a successful open wheel and sports car career stateside. In addition to his unparalleled success in sports cars, Jones made six starts at the Indianapolis 500 and finished second in 1996, it was the third closest finish in Indy 500 history.
Throughout his career, Jones has represented the most respected manufacturers in auto racing, including BMW (McLaren), Jaguar Cars (Tom Walkinshaw Racing), Ford (Jasper Motorsports), General Motors, Porsche (Joest International), Mercedes Benz and Toyota. His latest challenge, competing with the Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec is his first experience driving for the Japanese car company. “Subaru is very passionate about their racing. We race the same cars that one can drive on the street, the quality and reliability shows on and off the race track,” said Jones.
Off the track, Jones consults for Fast One Consulting where he take great pride in advising motorsports development projects including race track design. In addition, Jones is a driver coach and operates ProControl Driving Academy at the Reno-Fernley Raceway. He resides in Genoa, Nevada with his wife Rachel and daughter Madeline.
