Andrew Jones (racing driver)
An Australian driver whose career was defined by family loyalty, steering his father's team in the fiercely competitive Supercars championship.
Born 1980 (age 46)·Australian racing driver·Birthday: June 24·Generation X
Biography
Andrew Jones's racing story is inextricably linked to Brad Jones Racing, the family team founded by his father. He carved his path in the demanding arena of Australian touring cars, primarily in the second-tier Dunlop Super2 Series, where he became a consistent front-runner and title contender. His dedication to the family operation was absolute; he drove for the team for the majority of his career, providing crucial development feedback and a steady hand. While a full-time seat in the premier Supercars Championship proved elusive, he earned several respected wildcard and endurance race entries, including starts in the famed Bathurst 1000. Jones's career exemplifies the role of the dedicated works driver, whose value to a team extends beyond podium finishes to include reliability, testing acumen, and deep institutional knowledge.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Andrew was born in 1980, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andrew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1980
#1 Movie
The Empire Strikes Back
Best Picture
Ordinary People
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Andrew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1980Born
John Lennon shot and killed in New York
Gas: $1.19/galHome: $47,200Min wage: $3.10/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Call Me" — BlondieBest Picture: Ordinary People
1985Started school
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1993Became a teenager
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1996Could drive
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1998Could vote
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Turned 21
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2010Turned 30
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2020Turned 40
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 46 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Competed as a primary driver for the family-owned Brad Jones Racing team in the Dunlop Super2 Series.
- Achieved multiple race wins and was a consistent championship contender in the Super2 category.
- Earned wildcard entries to race in the premier Supercars Championship, including at the Bathurst 1000.
- Provided long-term stability and development driving for a key independent team in Australian motorsport.
Did You Know?
He is the son of Brad Jones, a former driver and current Supercars team owner and television commentator.
His brother, Macauley Jones, also became a full-time Supercars driver for the family team.
He made his Supercars Championship debut at the 2011 Sydney 500.
After retiring from driving, he has remained involved in the family racing business.
“The car is an extension of the family; you race for them, not just yourself.”
