2/10/2020
Laird Raceway
Driver Profile - Sportsman #23/Four Cylinder #12 Jason Kern (REVISITED)
Laird Raceway and Rev It Up Racing puts you "in the driver's seat" with the weekly driver's profiles every Monday, so you can get a closer look and get a better understanding of just who these drivers are and what "makes them tick."
31 year old Desbarats, Ontario driver Jason Kern has been sitting and waiting patiently for the 2020 race season to be able to begin with preparing for double duty at Laird Raceway when the cars take to the track. In his second full season behind the wheel, Kern will be piloting in the sportsman division as well as a being an owner with a driver in the four cylinder division at Laird in 2020.
Jason will be looking to compete and he is hopefully bring home his second straight four cylinder championship, but first as a four cylinder division owner after winning the 2019 title after his first season of racing. Kern has also added that he is very excited about the possibilities that lie ahead in the sportsman division at Laird in 2020.
Name: Jason Kern
Age: 31
Hometown: Desbarats, Ontario
Division: 4 Cylinder/Sportsman
Car #: 12 Four Cylinder, 23 Sportsman
What do you do for a living?
Self Employed - Courier Business
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family? Hobbies or interests? I make maple syrup in the spring with the family. I sell it if anyone is interested. Enjoying going to NASCAR races once a year.
Do you remember when you first began to race (year) and why?
2019. I worked in the pits in 2018 lining up cars for the races. I enjoyed it so much I thought I would give it a try the following year. I went out and bought a four cylinder at the beginning of the season and started to race it.
What was the biggest challenge in 2019 at Laird and how do you think you change that going to 2020?
Learning setups for the car. Four cylinders do not need much adjusting but tire pressures if set right can make one race car driver's life so much easier. I am moving up to the Sportsman Class this year which is like starting from the start again.
Based upon your experiences at Laird Raceway, tell us your most exciting moments of racing or as a spectator?
Winning the 2019 points championship.
Significant Other?
Laura Maki (Girlfriend)
Who is a clean driver you really enjoy racing with?
Kayla Kurnell raced hard on the track but would laugh a lot when off the track
On the opposite side of that, is there anyone who always seems to make it particularly hard on you?
The Fewchuks. They started to come towards the end of the season. They brought a new level of competition for everyone since they are seasoned drivers. I had to step up my game to compete with them.
Any final words?
Do not hesitate to follow a dream. I always wanted to race. If I did not go out and buy the car. I would not of known how much fun and exciting it was. Plus the friends and memories you make at a race track are unforgettable.
Sponsors?
Kern's Maple Products and Global Auto Services
Article Credit: Rev It Up Racing
Submitted By: Jay Houslander