A native of Lincoln, Jason attended Sheridan, Irving and Southeast. Lifelong friendships were formed in the Stratford neighborhood where he developed a love of sports, playing games of football, baseball, and kick soccer in “the island”. Jason was a proud Knight and President of the LSE Class of 1979. At the University of Nebraska, Jason was an active member and officer of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Upon graduating with a business degree, Jason joined the family business, Speedway Motors.
Jason liked going fast. As the neighborhood wheelie king, his need for speed began with straight-line skateboarding and motocross racing in grade school. Fast times included downhill skiing with his buddies and brothers. On one of his last ski trips, Jason clocked a top speed of 69mph… he always said, “turns are over-rated”. For over 30 years, Jason led skiing, golfing, and Indy 500 trips with friends.
He was also genuinely devoted to motorsports. Jason, along with his brother Carson, owned an American Indycar Series (AIS) team. As a driver, Jason achieved podium finishes in Halifax and Monterey and the team won multiple races from 1986-92 including the 1989 National Championship with teammates Robby and Johnny Unser. In 1992 and 1994 Jason helped lead the Chevrolet sponsored race team that won and set records racing up Pikes Peak.
In 1998, Jason married Lisa Raymond and they had two beautiful children, Avery and Tucker. After meeting Lisa, he no longer raced, but turned his focus to raising his family, traveling as much as possible to show the world to his children. He rarely missed a school activity or event. His family was his proudest accomplishment.
Jason was a passionate leader and innovator in the after-market industry. For 40 years, he led the purchasing team at Speedway Motors, designing and procuring parts for millions of customers. Jason was devoted to the family business where he was a key member of the executive team. He was a Director of the Museum of American Speed.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, October 22nd at 1:00 pm at First Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street in Lincoln, with a reception to follow at the Museum of American Speed
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Museum of American Speed, P. O. Box 81906, Lincoln, NE 68501. A private interment will be held later.