Christopher Beltram Hernandez "J. J." Yeley is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series driving the No. 14 Chevrolet Camaro for SS-Green Light Racing, and the No. 35 Toyota for Joey Gase Motorsports. He has previously competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, what is now the ARCA Menards Series, and what is now the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour as well as the IndyCar Series.
Yeley at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2024
Yeley talking to fans at his merchandise hauler in 2006
Yeley in the No. 18 for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2007
Yeley in the No. 96 for Hall of Fame Racing in 2008
NY Racing Team is an American professional stock car racing team in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team is owned by John Cohen, who is one of the few African-Americans to have owned a NASCAR team in a major touring series. They field the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 part-time for J. J. Yeley, with car bodies supplied by Richard Childress Racing and engines by Hendrick Motorsports.
NY Racing Team
The 44 car driven by J. J. Yeley at Sonoma Raceway in 2014
The 44 car driven by Greg Biffle at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2022
Yeley's No. 44 car at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2024
