7/19/08 - National Trail Raceway Night of Thunder - For three races in a row Team Steam have been experiencing some type of problem with the cars. Luck has been on their side each time and they have been able to make repairs that kept the cars in the show.

This time the problem was with the Cannonball Express. Still without a day of rest they had 4 days to get the Cannonball ready. Saturday morning before the event , the crew was able to start the car and have it ready for the days events. Just like any racing team, the "Team Steam" crew rallied together to make the necessary fixes that got us back on the dragstrip with the "show going on" without a hitch for the jet fans.

Along with the Battle of the Trains was Ken Nelson and the wheel standing Cool Bus, the Hanna Motorsports Jet funny cars, and Kent Shockley’s Jet Semi.

7/12/08 - After running two shows back to back and only one day off , KC and Linda were looking forward to celebrating Linda’s birthday (July 7th) over the next four days - Unfortunately the new car, the Chattanooga Choo Choo was experiencing some problems. They had only four days to fix the problem to be ready for the race. Contrary to popular belief everyone thinks that jet cars never have to be worked on or never have problems. Luckily, Team Steam was able to service the cars, celebrate Linda’s birthday , and be ready for the New England Dragway event.

Epping has become Team Steam’s Northeast home away from home for KC Jones Racing because they have been visiting the track for the past 8 years. Having made many friends with the fans and track employees, this is also the home track of Bill Dempsey. The event was headlined with the Battle of the Jet Trains along with Kent Shockley and his triple engine semi, and the Hanna Motorsports Jet Funnycars.

Also performing was Danny O’Day and Bob Hall with their wheel standers. Joe Lombardo and his entire staff and New England Dragway now how to put of an exciting show for their fans..

7/5/08 - Two days later after racing at Kil-Kare Speedway, KC Jones Racing pulled in the gates at Numida Dragway in Numida, PA. - This was the very first visit for Team Steam, and they were the headline for the 4th of July celebration. This was also the first time jet cars have ran at the track since new owner Bob DiMino and family have taken over the track. The two things that Bob was worried about was his nice white fence with all of their sponsors and if all the windows in the tower would survive the powerful burner pops from the jet trains.

The show went great ,and Bob had nothing to worry about except the experience him and the crew had trying to hold down all the timing equipment in the tower. The smile on Bob’s face was priceless as KC and Paul put on a spectacular fire show and two great side-by-side passes. The fans were also treated to one of the biggest firework shows the county has seen. After a visit to the track, Bob DiMino, his family, staff , racers, and fans should be very proud of the facility they have in their area. After the event, Team Steam was then invited back to the facility at the beginning of September for another exciting event.

7/3/08 - Kil-Kare Speedway has become a routine stop for KC Jones Racing each year - With great crowds full of friendly people this is proven to be one of their favorite stops. Kil-Kare’s Night of Fire is one of the most unique because after every pass that Team Steam makes ,they are paraded back up the track in front of thousands of fans.

This was the first time that Team Steam performed with both of the jet trains at Kil-Kare Speedway ,along with Team Steam was Kent Shockley performing with his Triple Engine Peter built. All day long it rained until about 6:30 and no one thought the race would go on. The crowds are Kil-Kare once again proved their dedication to the event and the track seen one of the biggest crowds they have seen in many years. Special thanks goes out to the entire staff and dedicated fans from the Xenia, OH area.

6/28/08 - This was the one and only race that KC Jones racing would be in Canada for the 2008 season for the KC Family Day - The Battle of The Jet Trains headlined the show along with many fast and wild promods. After a long day of racing KC Jones and Paul Kelley were ready to put on one of the biggest and baddest fire shows the fans of Cayuga, ON have seen.

As the trains came to life they were going to do a show with no starting line lights. By accident, all the track lights were cut off and this made everything become very interesting. KC and Paul both continued with their fire shows, and moved forward with still no lights. Linda Jones and Angie, Paul’s girlfriend, both were at the top end wondering how are the guys going to pull this one off. There was such a strong tail wind that both drivers could feel the heat every time they did a fireball.

After the light of the fireballs all they could see was darkness and smoke. As they both pulled into the staging beams, the top end lights began to come back on a small amount. The tree was activated ,both after burners lit and they were off. As the two trains put 24,000 horsepower to the track they were able to see just enough to give the fans of Canada a great side-by-side pass.

6/21/08 - Maple Grove Raceway hosted their first Night of Fire in many years this past weekend - For the first time in 2008 Team Steam enjoyed racing with Hanna Motorsports. Rich Hanna was at the wheel of the First Strike and Ken Hall was driving the Top Secret jet funny cars . Other friends of KC & Linda Jones included Richard Hutchins with his Chevy Rebellion wheel standing truck, and the powerful Super Shockwave of Kent Shockley.

The night was full of excitement on and off the track where this was the first time KC & Linda were able to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Hall, the parents of Ken Hall. Fun was had by all at Maple Grove Raceway , but we did have sad news from Englishtown, NJ that drag racing had lost Scott Kalitta in a high speed top end crash. Team Steam sends all thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and his many fans in the racing world.

6/14/08 - Good Times with Old Friends - This was the first time that KC Jones Racing visited Marion County Int’l Raceway. KC & Linda Jones were able to enjoy their first experience there with some old friends they have met from previous seasons.

Team Steam were joined by Mike and Maria with the Police Interceptor Jet Funnycar, Gary Fore with his Jet Cobra Mustang, and Jim Brewer with his Peace Maker Wheel stander for a very enjoyable and successful show. Mark and the whole staff at MCIR created a nice and professional atmosphere for everyone.

6-7-08 - Tulsa Raceway Park's Thunder Jam packed with fans and a few special friends - The TEAM STEAM first visit to TRP since 2002 & since it has been updated. The IHRA Thunder Jam event featuring our Jet trains, the Super Shockwave with Jeremy Fields driving at his first thunder jam and in front
of his boss, Les Shockley at an event, he did a great job. Jeremy was kent Shockley crew chief for a few seasons on the Shockwave Peterbuilt triple engine truck. Also had

Scott Palmers Top/Fuel dragster competed against
Todd Simpsons nitro funny car in a great match race. K.C. Jones commented "It was good to see Scott had not seen each other in a Couple of years we use to run a number of events together back when he ran his alcohol funny car."

This event was real special for Linda & K.C. as their home town church, Slaughterville Baptist Church, gathered up 19 members and went on a road trip to Tulsa to cheer us on. "We would like to thank each and everyone of our friends for that special night." Linda continued, "We would also like to thank everyone at IHRA & Tulsa raceway park for making this possible. I would also like to thank Paul Kelley for his as usual great job and beating the boss in front of my friends."

Only at an IHRA Thunder Jam will you see Jet Trains & Jet Trucks a funny car match race a
dragster and a jet powered out house.

6-4-08 - Contact KC and Linda - Seen a good TEAM STEAM show? Want to ask a question about the jet locomotives and team?

Feel free to contact KC and/or Linda on their contact page/form right here on the web site.

Also for our fans, check out our handout cards on our media page. Feel free to download and print.

5-30-08 - Bristol's Night of Fire Lights Up - The huge Bristol Dragway Night of Fire had the hillsides glowing with the TEAM STEAM jets and also featured showmen like Megasaurus, Benny the Bomb, Nitro Funny cars and Monster Trucks!

KC and Paul Kelley "split" the first two races with each winning one round. The final show of the night had everyone in Bristol Dragway on their feet for 26,000 horsepower of Jet locomotive action.

The best out of the three race Bristol showdown gave the win to KC and the Cannonball Express edging out the Chattanooga Choo-Choo in the jet locomotive matchrace.

5-25-08 - 4th Annual Cajun Fun Ford Weekend at No Problem Raceway features TEAM STEAM - Thanks go out to Bill Alexander and the Fun Ford Events crew along with the hospitality of the Joffrions of No Problem Raceway for letting TEAM STEAM be a part of the Fun Ford Weekend.

KC Jones explained " It is always great being a pert of a weekend like Fun Ford because the questions from fellow racers and fans are always educated and interesting to answer. We really look forward to putting on a good show for the hardcore fads that enjoy our show."

photo thanks to Fun Ford Weekend Web Photo Staff

5-17-08 - Thunder Jam event at State Capitol Raceway a great experience - The Cannonball Express and Chattanooga Choo-Choo put on a great show for the re-scheduled IHRA Thunder Jam at State Capitol Raceway in Port Allen Louisiana.

"The team hasn't made an event-visit to State Capitol for 7 years." commented KC Jones, "But it was a great event seeing some of our old friends and making new ones as part of IHRA Thunder Jam tour."

4-12-08 - TEAM STEAM puts on a show at New Bama Dragway - KC and Linda Jones got to visit one of their oldest friends at his newest facility. Longtime promoter of LA County Raceway (KC's old stomping grounds). Bernie Longjohn is now the owner of Bama Dragway in Jasper, Alabama

"It was like going home in Alabama" , commented KC, "The crowd was terrific for the Thunderjam big event. With a best of 3 hardcore jet matchrace pairings with "Team Steam".

3-1-08 - New promotional video for Chattanooga Choo Choo and Cannonball Express - make sure to view the new promotional video for the KC & Linda Jones Cannonball Express and Chattanooga Choo-Choo produced by III Oaks Video Productions.

"We are really excited about the new promotional video available on DVD." explains Linda Jones, It's a great compilation of footage that shows off our 6,500 lbs of thrust times two and 13,000 horsepower times two jet locomotive show."

See the III Oaks Video on YouTube