J.J. Yeley

Birthday: Oct. 5, 1976
Hometown: Phoenix

YEAR-BY-YEAR NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES RECAP

2007 -- Finished 21st in series points. ... Posted a top-five finish and three top-10 finishes. ... Posted best finish, second, at Coca-Cola 600.

2006 -- Finished 29th in first full season in the Sprint Cup Series. ... Posted three top-10 finishes in Sprint Cup Series.

2005 -- Finished 56th in series points. ... Competed in four Sprint Cup races driving the No. 11 Fed Ex Chevrolet.

PREVIOUS RACING HISTORY

Finished 11th in Nationwide Series points in 2005, earning four top-fives and 12 top-10s. ... Drove in 17 Nationwide Series races in 2004, finishing 30th in the championship standings.

NOTEWORTHY

After beginning his career with Joe Gibbs Racing, Yeley moved to Hall of Fame Racing in 2008. ... Yeley had not competed in any form of NASCAR series racing until 2004. ... Competed in three USAC divisions on a limited basis in 2007. ... Won USAC "Triple Crown" in 2003, capturing the USAC Silver Crown, Sprint Car and Midget titles, a feat also accomplished by two-time Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart. ... Won USAC Silver Crown championship in 2002. ... Won USAC Sprint Car division championship in 2001. ...Was the fastest rookie to qualify for the 1998 Indianapolis 500; finishing ninth.