Nickname:   Jim

DOB:   7-9-1953

Marital Status:   Married, three children.

Birthplace:   Newfoundland, Canada (US Naval Base).

Hometown:   Occoquan, VA.

How long have you been working on a race team?   Began bracket racing at 16.

When did you join the Yates Racing Team?   In the beginning.

What is your race team responsibility?   CEO and driver.

What is your favorite racetrack?   Pomona, CA.

What is your least favorite racetrack?   Seattle, WA.

What is your most memorable racing loss?    Gainesville 1998 - Lost the race, the points lead, and the national record.

What is the best part of racing?    The thrill of victory!

What is the worst part of racing?    Not qualifying.

What irritates you most at the track?    Oil-downs.

Person you most admire.    Ronald Reagan.

Person you most admire in racing.    John Force.

Hobbies:    Snow skiing, water skiing, scuba diving and boating.

Favorite away restaurant:    Pietras in Sonoma, California.

Favorite home restaurant:    Tim's Rivershore - for crabs!

Favorite food:    Italian.

Favorite drink (nonalcoholic):    Water.

Favorite drink (alcoholic):    Coors Lite.

Favorite Movie:    Pure Country.

Favorite TV Show:    Law & Order.

Favorite book read:    The Firm by John Grisham.

Favorite color:    Red.

What do others think of you?    I'm a very intense person.

What is your best kept secret?    Basically, I'm really a nice guy.

If you could have three wishes, what would they be?

1.    Good health.

2.    Good health.

3.    Good health.