J.J. Yeley and his wife, Kristen Marie Yeley, recently completed their silver jubilee anniversary.
With a career spanning over two decades, Yeley has made a significant impact in various racing series, including NASCAR and the USAC.
Known for his versatility and skill, Yeley is one of only six drivers to have won the prestigious USAC Triple Crown, which includes championships in the USAC Silver Crown, National Sprint Car, and National Midget series.
JJ Yeley at Manzanita February 20th 2009. Cruz Pedregon car maybe. Possibly a Copper Classic weekend double header weekend. PIR by day Manzy at night. Shrapnel sticking up out of the track under the left front.
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Yeley’s journey into the world of racing began at a young age.
Growing up in Phoenix, he was introduced to the sport by his father, Jack Yeley, who was also involved in racing.
Yeley’s talent was evident early on, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the racing world.
By 1997, he had already captured the Rookie of the Year Award in the USAC National Sprint Car Series.
In 2004, Yeley debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Over the years, he has competed in various NASCAR series, including the Xfinity Series and the Craftsman Truck Series.
J.J. Yeley And His Wife Celebrated 25 Years Of Togetherness
J.J. Yeley, competing part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series, recently shared a heartfelt social media post commemorating his and his wife, Kristen Marie Yeley’s 25th anniversary.
He captioned the post,
Not sure where the time has gone but I can’t imagine being anywhere other than next to you. Happy Anniversary @kristen_marie_yeley I’m sure 25 years with me seems more like 50! Love you always ❤️ #Bettertogether
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One of only six drivers to have won the prestigious USAC Triple Crown, Yeley not only has an impressive on-track career but also enjoys a blissful life with his wife and his 19-year-old daughter, Faith Anne Yeley.
Not sure where the time has gone but I couldn’t imagine being anywhere other than next to you! Happy Anniversary! I’m sure 25 years with me is more like 50😂 Love you always ❤️ #Bettertogether pic.twitter.com/O5IyyWescV
— 🇺🇸JJ YELEY🇺🇸 (@jjyeley1) December 3, 2024
J.J. and Kristen tied the knot in 2004 and have been together ever since.
Kristen has been a supportive partner throughout Yeley’s racing career, often seen cheering him on from the stands.
According to her brief LinkedIn profile, she is a “Full time Mom.”
Her Instagram bio reads,
♡ momma to the coolest daughter & 3 fur babies🐶🐱🐱
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♡ wife to a super hot race car driver🥰
Her Twitter, which has been inactive since 2020, shows Kristen reposting J.J.’s highlights and news articles, as well as political news.
The couple’s only child, Faith Anne Yeley, was born on May 31, 2005.
As of December 2024, she is a sophomore at High Point University in North Carolina and a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.
Faith is also the Class of ’27 president.
She is an avid golfer and even won the Lake Norman High School Athlete of the Week award in golf.
Her Instagram feed paints the picture of an ambitious but fun-loving college student who is deeply in love with her boyfriend and fellow Highpoint student, Bennett Carter.
The Yeley family is very close-knit, and glimpses of their strong bond can be seen in their social media posts.
Both Kristen and Faith are often seen attending J.J.’s races and cheering on from the sidelines.
Reciprocating the love, J.J. never misses an opportunity to show his appreciation for his wife.
Be it a birthday or an anniversary, he always celebrates the occasion with a post and a heartfelt caption.
For her birthday post caption on March 14, J.J. wrote,
Happy Birthday to my most special person in the world !!! You are as beautiful as the day we met !! Love you @kristen_marie_yeley !
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In Case You Didn’t Know
- J.J. Yeley was born Christopher Beltram Hernandez Yeley on October 5, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona.
- J.J. Yeley is nicknamed “J.J.” after his father, Jack Yeley, and a close family friend. The initials stand for “Jimmy Jack,” a combination of his father’s name and the family friend’s name.
- Before making a name for himself in NASCAR, J.J. Yeley competed in the IndyCar Series. He participated in eight races over two years, including the prestigious Indianapolis 500 in 1998.
- In 2009, Yeley suffered a serious injury during a USAC race, breaking three cervical vertebrae. Despite the severity of the injury, he made a remarkable recovery and continued his racing career.
