[1] He also won the 2021 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies in the SSV T4 category[2] and is a 2x Baja 1000 winner[3] and SCORE International Champion in the Trophy Truck Spec Class.

Jones quickly proved he was up to the challenge, eventually teaming up with Brazilian co-driver Gustavo Gugelmin,[5] a seasoned navigator with proven track record in SSV racing.

In what Jones would agree would be one of his hardest fought battles in his racing career, the win almost slipped through his fingers after a broken differential would cost the pair almost 18 minutes, cutting into their lead and putting them 01’41’’ behind the first place position.

Jones would strip the SSV and push hard during the race's final stage, claiming victory with one of the narrowest margins of the rally, winning by only 02’37’’.

Fares was quoted saying "When we saw we were leading the Dakar on the second last day of the race, we realized we would have a problem.” [8] [9] [10] [11] Jones drives for the Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team USA By BFGoodrich.