Jason Bates

Jason Clyde Wallen (born January 7, 1982 in Baker, Louisiana), better known as Jason Bates, is an American race car driver currently competing for Karl, Inc. in the ARLA Elite Series. He chooses to race under the surname "Bates" because he was raised by his mother Sharron Bates after she divorced from his father Clyde Wallen.

Bates is known for his somewhat child-like personality, as well as the excessive guilt he displays after getting into accidents during races.