Karl Jones

Franklyn De Karl Jones (born 4 April 1957 in Llantwit Major, Wales) is a British former auto racing driver. He is best known for competing in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC)

Career Jones started racing in 1981, finishing third in his debut season in the Junior Formula Ford 1600 Championship. The following year, he finished as runner-up, then champion in 1983 of Brands Hatch FF1600. In 1985, he competed in the BRSCC Production Saloon Championship, finishing as runner-up. He went on to be champion of the series in 1986, driving a Fiat Strada. He spent one more season in the championship, this time competing in a Ford Escort RS Turbo.

Jones stepped up to the BTCC in 1988, competing for two seasons in his Duckhams backed Class A Ford Sierra RS500. During his time here, he managed two second-place finishes. He did not return in 1990 due to budget reasons. He did compete in the Willhire 24 Hour race that year. In 1991, he competed in selected events of both the Renault Clio Cup and Ford Fiesta Championship. Jones made a return to the BTCC in 1992, with a BMW M3 for the independent Techspeed Racing team. A troubled season ended after round ten at Knockhill with no championship points.

In 1993, Jones switched from touring cars to compete in the RS2000 rallysport series with a car owned by Blakes Ford of Liverpool. In 1994, he competed in the Ford Fiesta Championship entered again by Blakes and sponsored by Duckhams.

Racing record

Complete British Saloon / Touring Car Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position – 1988–1990 in class) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap – 1 point awarded ?–1989 in class)

‡ Endurance driver.

Complete World Touring Car Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) Year Team Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DC Pts 1987 Asquith Autosport Ford Escort RS Turbo MNZ JAR DIJ NÜR SPA BNO SILRet BAT CLD WEL FJI NA 0

Complete European Touring Car Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) Year Team Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DC Pts 1988 Asquith Autosport Ford Sierra RS500 MNZ DON EST JAR DIJ VAL NÜR SPA ZOL SILRet NOG NC 0