Lakewood , CA. – Sprint car driver “Cowboy” Tony Jones will be on hand to talk racing with his many race fans Saturday afternoon, February 24, at the Zanzabuku Sports Lounge in Lakewood . Jones, who finished third in USAC/CRA points in 2006 and won eight main events at Perris Auto Speedway, will be appearing with his Alexander Racing team sprint car at the popular Lakewood bar beginning at 1 p.m.

The Torrance based racing team begins the 2007 season with races scheduled for Perris on Saturday, February 3, two races at Manzanita in Phoenix, AZ. the weekend of February 9-10, and then for another show at Perris on Saturday, February 17. USAC/CRA has a 41-race schedule planned for this season.

Jones is a second generation driver following in the footsteps of his legendary father Norman “Bubby” Jones, who is a member of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. He won last year’s final race at Perris, the “Jack Kindoll Classic” and also notched 20 Top-5 finishes. He and car owner Mark Alexander are considered a strong contender for this year’s USAC/CRA sprint car title.

The Zanzabuku Sports Lounge is a new sponsor for the Alexander and Jones team and plan a BBQ, raffles and a door prize, 50/50 draws and racing videos in the afternoon to benefit the race team. The USAC/CRA sprint cars have an off weekend for February 24. The popular Lakewood bar is located at 4825 Paramount Blvd. For more information call 562.423.9872.