J.J. Yeley was born on October 5, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona and currently resides in Indianapolis, IN with his wife & daughter. He is a second generation driver. He was behind the wheel of a quarter midget at the age of 10, later raced go-carts and at the age of 14 began racing midgets. Three years later he was in a non-wing sprint car setting track records.
One of the highlights of J.J.’s career was being the “youngest” driver at age 21 to qualify for the 1998 Indianapolis 500. He finished 9th in the 500 and went on to complete five Pep Boys Indy Racing League Events.
In 2001, J.J. claimed the USAC Sprint Car Championship, finishing 3rd in the Midget standings and 4th in the Silver Crown. J.J. was the only driver to finish top five in all series.
In 2003, J.J. set a new USAC record of 24 wins in a single season and broke A.J. Foyt’s USAC record of 19 wins, set in 1961. He is the second driver in history to win the “Triple Crown”, by winning all three USAC open wheel divisions in one season.
J.J. is a multi-talented driver, with knowledge, determination and competitive spirit, who loves racing and racing loves him. He is now driving the #18 Interstate Batteries car for Joe Gibbs Racing. |
