RICKIE JONES APPRECIATIVE OF THE FANS
Sun, 2008-08-31 14:28
Rickie Jones might be a rookie Pro Stock driver but he’s already to express the appreciation generally
reserved for a veteran in the twilight of their career.
All the Quartermax-sponsored driver has to do is qualify for the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis and he’s going to give a prime example.
“If we qualify,” Jones said. “If we happen to stay in after Q5, I am going to get out of the car and on the way back on the return road, stop and I am going to shake everybody's hand along the fence from the finish line to the starting line.” Rickie Jones might be a rookie Pro Stock driver but he’s already to express the appreciation generally
reserved for a veteran in the twilight of their career.
All the Quartermax-sponsored driver has to do is qualify for the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis and he’s going to give a prime example.
“If we qualify,” Jones said. “If we happen to stay in after Q5, I am going to get out of the car and on the way back on the return road, stop and I am going to shake everybody's hand along the fence from the finish line to the starting line.”
Why?
“Just because these fans, they come out here, they buy the ticket, they sit in the sun, they sit in the rain, they put with everything and they deserve that,” Jones said. “If it wasn't for the fans, we're nothing. I just love them and respect them more than anything.”
Jones is the son of former NHRA Pro Stock Truck standout and noted chassis builder Rick Jones. He essentially grew up in the sport.
“I've been around this a long time,” Jones said. “I try to soak it up like a sponge and do the best I can.”
Rickie Jones knows early in his career that the fans are the most important asset of the sport.
All the Quartermax-sponsored driver has to do is qualify for the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis and he’s going to give a prime example.
“If we qualify,” Jones said. “If we happen to stay in after Q5, I am going to get out of the car and on the way back on the return road, stop and I am going to shake everybody's hand along the fence from the finish line to the starting line.” Rickie Jones might be a rookie Pro Stock driver but he’s already to express the appreciation generally
Rickie Jones knows early in his career that the fans are the most important asset of the sport.
All the Quartermax-sponsored driver has to do is qualify for the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis and he’s going to give a prime example.
“If we qualify,” Jones said. “If we happen to stay in after Q5, I am going to get out of the car and on the way back on the return road, stop and I am going to shake everybody's hand along the fence from the finish line to the starting line.”
Why?
“Just because these fans, they come out here, they buy the ticket, they sit in the sun, they sit in the rain, they put with everything and they deserve that,” Jones said. “If it wasn't for the fans, we're nothing. I just love them and respect them more than anything.”
Jones is the son of former NHRA Pro Stock Truck standout and noted chassis builder Rick Jones. He essentially grew up in the sport.
“I've been around this a long time,” Jones said. “I try to soak it up like a sponge and do the best I can.”
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