Buckshot Jones

January 5, 2024
Race Car Driver

Quick Facts

Buckshot Jones
Full Name Buckshot Jones
Occupation Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth Jul 23, 1970(1970-07-23)
Age 54
Birthplace Georgia
Country United States
Horoscope Cancer

Buckshot Jones Biography

Name Buckshot Jones
Birthday Jul 23
Birth Year 1970
Place Of Birth Georgia
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Cancer
Parents Billy Jones
Siblings Larry Pearson

Buckshot Jones is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on July 23, 1970 in Georgia, United States. NASCAR’s driver spent 15 years in Sprint Cup and Nationwide Cup series. He finished more than 30 races in Top Ten.

He was in a long-running feud with He had a longstanding feud with fellow racer Randy LaJoie..

In 1995, Jones moved to the NASCAR Busch Series with his own team called Buckshot Racing. After a disappointing rookie campaign where his best finish was a ninth at South Boston Speedway, Jones hired Ricky Pearson, son of the legendary David Pearson, as his crew chief. Jones won two races over the next three years, winning the Most Popular Driver award in 1998. In 1999, after marrying his longtime girlfriend Jina, he made the jump to Winston Cup driving the No. 00 Pontiac, with Ricky’s brother Larry Pearson taking over his Busch ride. Crown Fiber Communications was the major sponsor of the car. Jones failed to qualify several times in his rookie year, including the first two races of the season. On the occasions in which he did make the field, a DNF was the typical result. After nine starts, he decided to end his bid for Rookie of the Year and returned to the Busch Series. During his Busch campaign of 2000, he had one pole, three top-tens, and finished 21st in points.

In 2001 he returned to the Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Georgia-Pacific- sponsored Dodge Intrepid for Petty Enterprises. Unfortunately, the season was a struggle. He failed to qualify 5 times and had 10 DNFs, finishing 41st in points with a best result of 16th at Talladega in the spring, and again at Phoenix. Due to a growing family, Buckshot stopped racing full time in April of 2002. After missing the Daytona 500, he was 35th in points after Martinsville, with a top finish of 12th in his home race at Atlanta. He returned for 2 races in 2003, finishing 17th for Phoenix Racing at Daytona in July, and leading 19 laps for Michael Waltrip Racing in a career-best performance at Talladega in September before retiring with damage from a blown tire.

He was born in Monticello (Georgia) and joined the stock car circuit upon the advice of his father. Buckshot thought it would be safer than motocross, which he had other options.

Buckshot Jones Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Race Car Driver
House Living in own house.

Buckshot Jones is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buckshot Jones 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After Jones ran into a table, Jones’ grandfather called him “buckshot” and he didn’t seem to feel anything.

After a disappointing first season with Buckshot Racing, he hired the son After a disappointing rookie season with his own Buckshot Racing team, he hired the son of the legendary David Pearson as his crew chief, and began winning races – while also gathering a reputation for being an aggressive, crash-causing driver. to be his crew chief. He began winning races and gained a reputation as an aggressive, crash-causing driver.

Roy “Buckshot” Jones (born July 23, 1970) is an American racing driver who has competed in NASCAR and sprint cars. He most recently ran in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Buckshot Jones Dating?

According to our records, Buckshot Jones is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Buckshot Jones’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Buckshot Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Buckshot Jones celebrates birthday on July 23 of every year.

What does Buckshot Jones do now?

Buckshot has since sold his team and temporarily retired from racing. He last appeared in a NASCAR sanctioned race in 2004, when he ran two Busch Series events. He currently works in land development and real estate in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

How many races did Buckshot Jones win?

Buckshot Racing is a former NASCAR team owned by Billy Jones and competed in the Winston Cup and Busch Series. The team compiled a total of four wins throughout its history.

Who owns Buckshot Speedway?

Track owner/promoter Billy Wilkins is excited to be working with the series that’ll be bringing a top field of talent for the 40 lap, $3,000 to win A-Main feature race.

What is Clanton Alabama known for?

Clanton Peach Water Tower If you hadn’t already gathered, Clanton, Alabama is famous for its deliciously plump peaches. The town is proud of its peachy heritage and to celebrate, it constructed a giant peach tower on the edge of the roadside for all to see!

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