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'''Jason Whalls''' is remembered as one of the pioneers of [[Mario Kart 64]], being the second member (after [[Kevin Booth]]) to have his times listed on the page. Along with [[Andy Launspach]], [[Kevin Booth]] and [[Jason Engel]], Jason was one of the ''Feared 4'' in Mario Kart 64 in 1997.

'''Jason Whalls''' is remembered as one of the pioneers of [[Mario Kart 64]], being the second member (after [[Kevin Booth]]) to have his times listed on the page. Along with [[Andy Launspach]], [[Kevin Booth]] and [[Jason Engel]], Jason was one of the ''Feared 4'' in Mario Kart 64 in 1997. He was an all-rounder player, skilled in both Shortcut and Non-Shortcut. Some of his best known marks included Banshee Boardwalk 1'45"39 ([http://www.mariokart64.com/kart64/members/10best.html a Top 10 nomination]), some really old Frappe Snowland lap WRs, and way too many shortcuts (YV SC).

 

He was an all-rounder player, skilled in both Shortcut and Non-Shortcut. Some of his best known marks included Banshee Boardwalk 1'45"39 ([http://www.mariokart64.com/kart64/members/10best.html a Top 10 nomination]), some really old Frappe Snowland lap WRs, and way too many shortcuts (YV SC).

Jason is perhaps closest to [[Kevin Booth]] and [[Louis-Philippe Sabbagh]] than any community members, and the trio goes back to at least 1997. In earlier days, they competed at Andy's site, one of the first time trial sites. Kevin later took over, and founded the [[mariokart64.com|Player's Page]]. In those early days, Jason spent most of his web-time in the Mario Kart IRC chatroom--braving the deficiencies of WebTV (he could not use AIM)--and shared many laughs and coming-of-age enlightening conversations with Kevin, Louis, [[Alex Penev]], [[Mark Jones]], [[Michael Fried]], [[William Lacey]], Olga the Cow, and others. Jason was Kevin's SVP, and many considered him the most-suitable for creating side-projects for the community. He was a well-respected member for his high ranking and sense of humour, and is fondly remembered for his ''Kart Bible'' ([[Kart = Chicks]]), several reincarnations of the ''Fake Chat'', and ''Iacopuff''.

Jason is perhaps closest to [[Kevin Booth]] and [[Louis-Philippe Sabbagh]] than any community members, and the trio goes back to at least 1997. In earlier days, they competed at Andy's site, one of the first time trial sites. Kevin later took over, and founded the [[mariokart64.com|Player's Page]]. In those early days, Jason spent most of his web-time in the Mario Kart IRC chatroom--braving the deficiencies of WebTV (he could not use AIM)--and shared many laughs and coming-of-age enlightening conversations with Kevin, Louis, [[Alex Penev]], [[Mark Jones]], [[Michael Fried]], [[William Lacey]], Olga the Cow, and others. Jason was Kevin's SVP, and many considered him the most-suitable for creating side-projects for the community. He was a well-respected member for his high ranking and sense of humour, and is fondly remembered for his ''Kart Bible'' ([[Kart = Chicks]]), several reincarnations of the ''Fake Chat'', and ''Iacopuff''.

Apart from MK64, Jason has also played [[Super Mario Kart]] and [[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]. In SMK, he held many NTSC records in 2000/2001. In MKSC, he also held records (in 2002), was the overall Champion (preceded by [[Brian Gallo]], and succeeded by [[Sami Cetin]]), and is believed to be the first person to race a sub-second lap in any MK game, with a 0'97 in KB1.

Apart from MK64, Jason has also played [[Super Mario Kart]] and [[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]. In SMK, he held many NTSC records in 2000/2001. In MKSC, he also held records (in 2002), was the overall Champion (preceded by [[Brian Gallo]], and succeeded by [[Sami Cetin]]), and is believed to be the first person to race a sub-second lap in any MK game, with a 0'97 in KB1.

Jason plays many genres of games (all the way from Chrono Cross to Far Cry), but he usually competed for high-scores in games that Kevin or Louis were also involved with. Jason was a regular at [[N64HS]], and has/had records in [[Mario Golf]], [[Super Mario 64]] and [[Wave Race 64]], among others. He won a Nintendo tournament for Mario Golf soon after the game came out, and has been listed in Twin Galaxies for Wave Race competition. Jason was also one of the pioneers of [[Diddy Kong Racing]] time trialing, and along with Kevin (who started a DKR page), Jason was a top-ranked player for years (fighting against Louis).

Jason plays many genres of games (all the way from Chrono Cross to Far Cry), but he usually competed for high-scores in games that Kevin or Louis were also involved with. Jason was a regular at [[N64HS]], and has/had records in [[Mario Golf]], [[Super Mario 64]] and [[Wave Race 64]], among others. He won a Nintendo tournament for Mario Golf soon after the game came out, and has been listed in Twin Galaxies for Wave Race competition. Jason was also one of the pioneers of [[Diddy Kong Racing]] time trialing, and along with Kevin (who started a DKR page), Jason was a top-ranked player for years (fighting against Louis).