Brandon Jones Bio
Brandon Alexander Jones, born on February 18, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 20 Toyota GR Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing. Over the course of his career, Jones has also competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series, building a reputation as a consistent competitor in NASCAR’s development ladder.
Early Life and Background
Brandon Jones was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in a family with strong ties to American business and motorsports. He is the son of JR Jones, who has served as President and CEO of Rheem Comfort Products. Through his father’s role, Jones has been connected to a brand that has sponsored teams across NASCAR, including his own efforts in the Truck, Xfinity, and Cup Series.
Jones began racing in 2010 at age 13, working under the guidance of short track racer Bubba Gale and his son, former Kevin Harvick Inc. development driver Cale Gale. He raced full-time in 2011 in the pro truck divisions at Lanier Raceplex and Gresham Motorsports Park in Georgia, winning track points championships at both facilities. He later graduated from Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, North Carolina, a town often associated with NASCAR teams and drivers.
Path to NASCAR
In 2012, Jones moved into late models for Eddie Sharp Racing, competing in the Pro All Stars Series and United Auto Racing Association series. That same year, he made his debut in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at Greenville-Pickens Speedway. At fifteen, he signed with Turner Motorsports to run a full UARA season, the PASS Series, K&N East events, and his first national series race in the Camping World Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway.
By 2014, Jones had become a full-time K&N Pro Series East competitor, while also running an expanded Truck Series schedule and select ARCA events. He won his debut ARCA race at Winchester Speedway and added a second ARCA win at Indianapolis Raceway Park, along with a K&N East win at Iowa Speedway. Those results caught the attention of top NASCAR teams and set the stage for his move to the national series.
Brandon Jones Career
Early Career (2010-2014)
Jones’s earliest national exposure came through Turner Scott Motorsports, where he balanced late model competition with his first Truck Series starts in 2013. His development years produced a fourth-place finish in the K&N Pro Series East standings and a Truck Series best of fourth at Dover. He also scored a win in the ARCA Racing Series at Winchester Speedway during this period.
Later in 2014, Jones joined Richard Childress Racing for the remaining K&N East races and ran two additional Truck events for GMS Racing in the No. 33 truck. Those opportunities gave him valuable seat time in higher-profile equipment and helped him secure a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series deal with RCR for 2015.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Breakthrough (2015-2019)
Richard Childress Racing signed Jones to a part-time Xfinity Series schedule in 2015, sharing the No. 33 Chevrolet Camaro with Austin Dillon and Paul Menard. He finished fifth at Kentucky in his final race of the campaign, earning his first top five in the series. On September 24, RCR announced that Jones would run the full Xfinity Series schedule in 2016, and he responded by qualifying for the Playoffs and finishing tenth in points.
After moving to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2018, Jones reached the Playoffs for two straight seasons. In 2019, he won his first Xfinity Series race at Kansas Speedway, the Kansas Lottery 300, taking the lead late and holding on for the victory. The breakthrough cemented his place as a weekly contender and set the foundation for his most successful season to come.
Joe Gibbs Racing Era (2018-2022)
Jones’s JGR tenure produced his first Xfinity Series pole at Daytona in 2017 and four Xfinity wins between 2019 and 2022. In 2020, he won three races, including Phoenix, Kansas, and Darlington, and advanced to the Round of 8 in the Playoffs before being eliminated at Texas. He finished a career-best sixth in the final standings that year.
His final JGR season came in 2022, when he won at Martinsville in the spring after a late pass on Ty Gibbs. Later in the year at the same track, Jones was leading the playoff race in overtime when Gibbs made contact from behind, sending him to a 23rd-place finish and ending his title hopes. He finished eighth in points, and during the same year, he also won three of five ARCA Menards Series starts for JGR.
Return to Joe Gibbs Racing (2025-Present)
For the 2025 season, Jones returned to Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 20 car. After a 37th-place finish at the Daytona opener, he bounced back with a dominant win at Darlington, snapping a 98-race winless streak by more than ten car lengths. He added another victory at Kansas during the Playoffs and was running fifth in the final standings.
Driving Style and Strengths
Jones is known for his patience on long runs and his ability to capitalize in the closing laps, traits that helped him win at Phoenix, Darlington, and Kansas in recent seasons. He has built productive working relationships with his JGR crew chiefs and has performed well on intermediate tracks and at drafting venues like Talladega and Daytona.
Notable Races and Milestones
Jones has scored his biggest wins at Kansas Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Phoenix Raceway, and Martinsville Speedway, four tracks known for testing both speed and race craft. He has also earned multiple poles, including at Daytona and Dover, and has made the Xfinity Series Playoffs in multiple seasons.
Brandon Jones Career Wins
Brandon Jones has built a steady resume across the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series. His victories have come at a mix of short tracks, intermediate ovals, and road courses, reflecting a versatile skill set behind the wheel.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Highlights
Jones has seven career Xfinity Series wins, with his first coming at Kansas Speedway in 2019 and his most recent at Kansas Speedway in 2025. He has recorded 142 top-ten finishes and 15 pole positions in the series, along with a career-best championship finish of sixth in 2020.
Other Wins and Performances
In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Jones has one win, scored at Pocono in 2020, along with 30 top-ten finishes. In the ARCA Menards Series, he has eight wins, 25 top-ten finishes, and five poles. He also has two wins in the ARCA Menards Series East and one pole in the ARCA Menards Series West.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series | 7 | 142 | 15 |
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series | 8 | 25 | 5 |
| ARCA Menards Series East | 2 | 16 | 0 |
Brandon Jones Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Brandon Jones is the son of JR Jones, President and CEO of Rheem Comfort Products, which has sponsored Jones and several NASCAR teams through the Rheem, RUUD, Richmond, and Russel brands. Through his father’s role in the business, Jones has had long-term sponsorship support across his racing career.
Personal Life
Brandon Jones is married to Ashley Jones. He graduated from Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, North Carolina, and has spent much of his professional life based in the Charlotte area near many of NASCAR’s top teams.
2025 Season Performance
Brandon Jones returned to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025 and quickly reminded the field of his winning form. After a difficult opening race at Daytona, he rolled into Darlington and delivered a statement win, pulling away by more than ten car lengths to end a 98-race winless streak. The victory set the tone for a renewed Playoff push.
During the Playoffs, Jones added another win at Kansas Speedway, his second Kansas victory of his Xfinity Series career. He remained a consistent presence inside the top ten throughout the summer and fall, locking in his spot in the postseason field and advancing deep into the bracket.
By season’s end, Jones was sitting fifth in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series standings, his strongest championship result since 2020. The 2025 campaign marked a successful homecoming at JGR, restoring the momentum he had built earlier in his career and reinforcing his standing as a steady contender in the series.
