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Max Jones joins Yates Racing as co-owner, GM
By SceneDaily Staff Report
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Yates Racing officials announced today that Max Jones, long-time general manager for Roush Fenway Racing and a former road-racing driver, has joined Yates Racing as a co-owner and will also assume the role of general manager.
Jones, a native of Long Beach, Calif., joins Yates Racing after serving as general manager for Roush Fenway Racing's Cup program in 2007.
After a successful road-racing career that began in 1989 with Jack Roush and included a victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1991, Jones transitioned to general manager in 1992. He has served in that capacity for the better part of the past 15 years.
"We're thrilled to have someone as respected as Max join Yates Racing," said Yates Racing owner Doug Yates. "With his experience in the sport and working with such a large and successful organization as Roush Fenway Racing for so many years, he will immediately step in and improve our race operations. As we continue to improve and restructure in preparation for a successful 2008 season, having someone with Max's experience and credibility only accelerates the process of getting Yates Racing back to where it needs to be, and that's competing for wins and championships on a weekly basis."
Jones joins the team that has been competing as Robert Yates Racing. The team has recorded 57 wins, 269 top-fives and 427 top-10 finishes, including the Cup series championship in 1999.
"It's an incredible honor to be able to help lead and develop an organization that's as steeped in tradition as Yates Racing," Jones said.
"I know their program and the standard of excellence that the Yates family is all about, and I look forward to continuing and improving upon the success that Yates Racing has enjoyed throughout the years."
2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings
Driver Standings after the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 6492 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | -108 |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | -169 |
| 4 | Kurt Busch | -211 |
| 5 | Tony Stewart | -285 |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | -289 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | -321 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | -352 |
| 9 | Ryan Newman | -411 |
| 10 | Kasey Kahne | -476 |
| 11 | Carl Edwards | -520 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -666 |
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