In 1996 I graduated from Bryant College with a degree in Business Management.  Since then I have worked for my dad, Lee, who owns Liberty Contracting Company.  I’m currently in charge of the rock crushing division of the company and when not crushing at our own shop I’m traveling to various job sites using our portable crusher. 

I started racing in 1996 after completing a Brett Hearn Racing School workshop along with my dad.  I started my racing career a little later than most but in only seven years of racing I have gained an enormous amount of experience and with the help of Team Liberty look forward to even greater things in the years to come. 

In 1999, my 4^th year of Sportsman racing, I had the ultimate “dream” season, winning three championship titles.  They were the championships at my home track of Orange County Fair Speedway, Rolling Wheels Raceway and the overall Mr. DIRT Sportsman Championship.  I must say I am most proud of being the first Sportsman driver in Orange County ‘s history to win the Mr. DIRT Sportsman Championship.  It really felt great to be able to bring this prestigious title ‘home’ to my supporters and fans at Orange County. 

In 2001 I moved up to the Modified division.  We had a remarkable 1^st year, capturing 3 wins and finished 6^th in points.  I had some of the most memorable nights in my racing career in this, my 1^st Modified season.  At season end I was awarded the Modified “Rookie of the Year” title. 

Some Personal History:

BIRTHDATE-3/16/72

HEIGHT-5’ 10”

WEIGHT-160

HOMETOWN-Holmes, NY

MARITAL STATUS-Wife Karin

CHILDREN-Matthew, Ellie

FAVORITE TRACK-0CFS

CHRIS SHULTZ – CAREER RACING HIGHLIGHTS 

• 27 CAREER FEATURE RACE VICTORIES 

• 1999 ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY SPORTSMAN CHAMPION

• 1999 ROLLING WHEELS RACEWAY DIRT SPORTSMAN CHAMPION

• 1999 MR. DIRT SPORTSMAN CHAMPION

• 2000 ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY SPORTSMAN CHAMPION

• 2001 OCFS MODIFIED “ROOKIE OF THE YEAR”

• First win:  August 10, 1996

• Biggest wins:  Kensington Manor Barbara Luce Memorial 75, October 24, 1998

• Kensington Manor Barbara Luce Memorial 75, October 21, 2000

• 1999:  Twelve wins, Three championships

• 2000:  Seven wins, One Championship

• Races won at Canandaigua Speedway, Ohsweken Speedway, Orange County Fair Speedway, Rolling Wheel Raceway, Utica-Rome Speedway and Fonda Speedway.

Career achievements: 

• Qualified and raced all three Modified division features 1999 CARQUEST Eastern States Weekend

• Two-time winner Kensington Manor/Barbara Luce Memorial DIRT Sportsman

• First back-to-back OCFS Sportsman Champion 1999-2000

TEAM LIBERTY

Owner/Crew Chief - Lee J. Shultz

Crew:

Lee J. Shultz – Chris’ father is the backbone of the racing team.  Lee’s primary focus is furnishing the team with first-class equipment.  He is also in charge of motor development and spends numerous hours with our premier motor builder JPM Engines, trying to find that right combination to make us a little bit faster.  Lee is also the team’s crew chief.  He is in charge of at track adjustments to keep the cars handling at peak performance. 

Dick Humphrey – Dick handles a lot of our pre-race preparations at the shop.  Having an experienced hand to help out really takes some of the load off my dad and me. 

Tony Petrucci  -  Tony helps out whenever he can with our tire program.  His years of experience are a great asset to the team.

Needless to say, everyone jumps in whenever necessary to make sure the Liberty Racing cars are prepared for a night of racing! 

HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN RACING? 

My dad and I attended the Brett Hearn Racing School in 1995 and we were hooked on Modifieds! 

DO YOU HAVE A MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AND WHAT WAS IT? 

OCFS Modified Feature-Saturday, June 16, 2001 (Rookie Season).  The night I was able to catch and pass Brett Hearn, the driver I most respect and admire, in the 4^th turn to take the win.  Winning was great, but to be lucky enough to get by the most impassable driver in DIRT racing was just unbelievable for me! 

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TRACK AND WHY? 

I’d have to say my home track of Orange County Fair Speedway because of the strong competition.  It’s also a very challenging track and I like that! 

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME AWAY FROM THE TRACK? 

I enjoy taking Matthew and Ellie 4 wheeling at our gravel pit.  Check out the dune buggy “Poppy” gave Matthew for his birthday last November (see photo’s).   Karin and I take also take the kids skiing most winter weekends at our local ski area.   I’ve gotten back to snowboarding which I did a lot of in college.