Get to Know: Brandon Ross
Aka: “Jimmy Jam”

Hometown: Grove City, OH
Currently Resides: Cornelius, NC
School: Grove City High School

How long have you been in racing?
For four years.

How did you get started in racing?
My dad has always been a big fan and it rubbed off on me, I guess. I started out working with DMT Motorsports which is a Late Model/Pro Cup Series team. I worked on the cars during practice and then scored for the team during the race. After that I started working with Trevor Bayne in the Hooters Pro Cup Series and now I am with RAB Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

What are your duties at the shop?
My shop duties include; keeping the shop organized, turning the pit equipment around after the hauler returns from a race weekend, running parts and cleaning up and working on the cars as needed.

What are your duties at the track?
I don’t get to travel much but when I go to the track I help with the race car during practice and run fuel during the race.

What is your favorite NASCAR track and why?
My favorite track has to be Darlington Raceway because of its history and great racing.

What is your favorite NASCAR city and why?
Phoenix International Raceway because of the scenery and great weather.

How do you spend your free time?
I spend all my free time with my girlfriend, racing slot cars and go karting.

Favorite non-motorsports activity
I love to build model trains and run them.

Who is your favorite driver you have worked with and why?
Trevor Bayne is my favorite because he is a great driver, funny and a good friend of mine.

Favorite (non-motorsports) team?
Cincinnati Reds and the Bengals.

Name 3 bands/artists/songs we would find in your IPOD:
Rascal Flatts, Nickleback and 3 Doors Down.

What is your proudest racing moment?
Winning at Hickory Motor Speedway in the Pro Cup Series with Trevor Bayne; it was his first win and mine as well.

What is your proudest non-racing moment?
I would say making a big step and moving to North Carolina on my own to pursue my dream of working in racing.

What is the one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
That I will be a dad in August; it will be my first baby.