Jason Schuler

By Nikki Gonzales
October 27, 2000 - Jason Schuler, part-time driver of the number 17 Visine Chevrolet, will be taking his last turn of the season in this weekend’s Sam's Town 250. The last time Schuler was behind the wheel was back in August for the Kroger 200, where after being involved in an accident, he finished 33rd.

(1) Advantages/Disadvantages of sharing the seat with Matt Kenseth?

(a) Advantages: Learn setups and handling of cars. Disadvantages: I don't get to race enough.

(2) Who made the decision about what races you would run?

(a) Matt Kenseth and Robbie Reiser.

(3) How does racing co-exist with personal relationships?

(a) Everyone on our team gets along and when we aren't at the track we still hang out together.

(4) What is the most important thing in a relationship for you?

(a) Personality.

(5) What are your hobbies outside racing?

(a) Snowmobiling, although that'll be tough living in North Carolina.

(6) When did you decide to start racing?

(a) 12 years old, but I had to wait until 16 to get my driver's license.

(7) Is it weird to have fans?

(a) Not really, it's flattering.

(8) What is the oddest thing a fan did to grab your attention?

(a) Nothing too exciting yet, the fans at home had flags in the stands they would bring to the races, which was nice.

(9) Do you have any Pre Race Rituals?

(a) I usually have to go to the bathroom.

(10) Do you have any Good Luck Charms / Superstitions?

(a) No.

(11) What were your Goals at the beginning of the season, any changes now?

(a) Goals were to run competitively, I don't have any changes to that other than to have our finishes reflect our true performance.

(12) Where will you be next year?

(a) With the Visine Racing team.

(13) What preparations are you doing for the Next Race?

(a) We tested Memphis in early October to get ready for this weekend.

(14) What type of Music do you enjoy the most?

(a) 80's.

(15) What is a typical day for you (off track)?

(a) 10 hours working at Reiser Enterprises.

(16) What is a typical day for you (on track)?

(a) Practice sessions and appearances.

(17) Most memorable moment this season?

(a) First race at Nashville Speedway and running fifth.

(18) Moment you wish you could forget this season is?

(a) Getting wrecked at Nashville Speedway ending my top-five run.

(19) Is there anything you’d change?

(a) I wish I could go back and apply everything I learned this season and run every race over.

(20) Advice to any “want to be” racers?

(a) It's not as easy as it looks.

FAN QUESTION - Submitted by Steve Boland of Leesville, SC

"I wonder if sharing a ride with Kenseth blew away your chances at Rookie of the Year. I noticed you were ROTY in several other series seems like you would want to go for it in Busch too."

(a) I know I can't run for Rookie of the Year, although I still accumulate points for it. There are so few opportunities to get into this series that I had to jump on my chance even if it meant giving up a chance at that title.

Well race fans, that’s all for this report. Until next time take care, and remember, Safety First!!! Keep sending in your questions, and I’ll try to get you an answer.

Nikki

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