Tarrus Jones - Secretary

Tarrus joined BMRT in October 2005. He is from Zachary, LA . After working with Auto Zone for a number of years, he is now the Store Manager of a Auto Zone store in Plaquemine, LA. He has been used by Auto Zone to go into troubled stores and bring them back to profitability several times. Tarrus has a great future with the Auto Zone corporation. Tarrus graduated from Northeast High School in Zachary. He is originally from Baywood, LA, before moving to Zachary.

This car is for sale - 1993 Mazda Protege, Good little gas saver - 19 MPG,
A/C works fine, needs a power steering pump - $1200.00.
Contact Tarrus Jones for information - 225-572-9246 (8/14/09).

Dec. 19, 2009 - President Tarrus Jones and his wife, Richarda W. Jones, attended the BMRT Christmas Party, held at the WBR Parish Community Center, Dec. 17, 2009.

Tarrus handed out awards to all BMRT members that were present and V. P. Johnny Tate gave President Jones his award. Since becoming President of BMRT, Tarrus has been an excellent leader of the team.

June 21, 2009 - Bracket Masters President, Tarrus Jones, along
with the Bracket Masters Racing Team, put on an excellent event
Father's Day at State Capitol Raceway. Everyone enjoyed the
festivities and many racers and families are looking forward to next year.

April 17, 2009 - Tarrus was married today. Congratulations to
Tarrus and Mrs. Richarda W. Jones.

November 23, 2008 - Tarrus was elected President and Treasurer of Bracket Masters Racing Team - Congratulations to Mr. Jones.

March 16, 2008 - Tarrus was elected team Treasurer and is a member of the board of directors.

Feb. 23, 2008 - Tarrus was having a good time and the car was running excellent at the Super Chevy Show at State Capitol Raceway opening event.

Super Chevy Time Trials

Nov. 11-12, 2007 - Tarrus had the Nova running like a "Super Chevy" at the Holiday Helpers Race at State Capitol Raceway!

Tarrus represented Bracket Masters Racing Team during the graduation ceremonies for the D.A.R.E. on the Southern University campus.

July 15, 2007 - The Baton Rouge SMART Program and the Bracket Masters Racing Team were invited to participate in "NHRA Day" at the Community School for Apprentice Learning on 07/05/07. The CSAL Charter School is a Middle Grade School located in East Baton Rouge Parish at 1555 Madison Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA. Our host for NHRA Day was Mr. Khiresell Lee, the son of BMRT member, Robert Garner. Mr. Warren Birkett, of BR SMART, was the featured speaker. Mr. Reggie Jackson, of the BMRT Youth Program, provided additional information to the students.

The students were introduced too the fundaments of racing which included discussions of the different NHRA classes, staging during eliminations and other race day activities. This presentation was aided by the use of the NHRA and BMRT web pages in addition to a power point presentation provided by our host. The students were also introduced to the different careers associated with the automotive industry including mechanics, computer specialist, graphic designers, writers, publishers and engineers to name a few.

After the classroom session’s students went outside and toured the cars provided by members of the BMRT, including the teams Junior Dragster. At each car students were provided details on the construction of the car, the required safety equipment and the NHRA class that the car competes in. This was followed by a question and answer session at each car. Team Members present included, Taurus Jones with his Nova, Reggie Jackson with the BMRT Junior Dragster, Robert Garner & son, Khiresell Lee with their Monte Carlo and their Z28 Camaro that is under construction. Mr. Birkett is President of the Baton Rouge SMART Program and a honorary member of BMRT.

After the class room and outside activities the students and members from the BMRT and BR SMART were treated to a pizza lunch by our host. Photos of NHRA Day.