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BRAINERD, Minn. (8/12/06) -- Jason Line, from Terrell, N.C., who was born and raised in Wright, Minn., and began his racing career at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), placed his KB Racing LLC Summit Racing Equipment in the No. 2 position on the final qualifying ladder for the silver anniversary edition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals being held this weekend at BIR.
After running a 6.775-second pass in Friday's opening session of qualifying, Line ended the day by posting 6.756 second run to finish the first day of qualifying in the No. 2 position.
In Saturday's two qualifying sessions, Line ran 6.759 seconds in the morning session and 6.753 seconds, the low for the session, in the final qualifying session for the Pro Stock cars.
"Our Summit Racing Pontiac was the quickest of the last session today and that makes me excited about going into eliminations tomorrow," said Line following qualifying. "I drove pretty well, which gives me confidence. I hope that (teammate) Greg (Anderson) and I both get to the finals. That would be a fun race. It's going to be a tough day tomorrow. Everybody else is fast too. We're just a tick above them which means we must drive well and the car must also be at its best."
Jason is also keeping one eye on his brother Lance who is racing here in Stock Elimination. "Lance has moved to the fourth round. He has won this race before, so he definitely could go all the way tomorrow. It would be really cool if we both could win it all," added Line.
Line goes against Kenny Koretsky, who returned to action for the first time since a horrific accident in a race against Bruce Allen last year at Dallas. Koretsky qualified No. 15 with an elapsed time of 6.783 seconds.
Entering this event, Line is No. 1 in the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock point standings. The unassuming Line took over the top spot at the NHRA national event in Denver and has held the No. 1 spot for the last three events.
Line begins his quest for the Lucas Oil Nationals Pro Stock title on Sunday, Aug. 13 with eliminations for all classes beginning at 11 a.m. All times are local Brainerd time (CT) and subject to change at anytime.
Qualifying highlights for the silver anniversary NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals can be seen on ESPN2 on Saturday (August 12) from 6 to 8 p.m. ESPN2 will also air same-day television coverage of eliminations from 7 until 10 p.m. (Sunday, August 13). The elimination show repeats early Friday morning (August 18) from 3-5 a.m. Also, tune in to NHRA2Day on ESPN2, the weekly show that gives you the latest information about the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. NHRA2Day can be seen on Sunday morning, August 13, from 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Television times are Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime. Check local listings.
KB Racing LLC is owned by Las Vegas businessmen Ken Black and his son Kenny Black. KB Racing LLC fields two Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTOs, one driven by Greg Anderson and the other by Jason Line in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Anderson has won three consecutive POWERade Pro Stock Championships (2003-2005). Line finished third in the 2005 POWERade point standings and was honored with the 2004 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future award, presented to the most outstanding rookie in a professional category. This year KB Racing LLC also began fielding a Top Fuel Dragster, managed by Kalitta Motorsports, with rookie Top Fuel driver Hillary Will handling the driving duties.
Line No. 2 at Brainerd
BRAINERD, Minn. (8/12/06) -- Jason Line, from Terrell, N.C., who was born and raised in Wright, Minn., and began his racing career at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), placed his KB Racing LLC Summit Racing Equipment in the No. 2 position on the final qualifying ladder for the silver anniversary edition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals being held this weekend at BIR.
After running a 6.775-second pass in Friday's opening session of qualifying, Line ended the day by posting 6.756 second run to finish the first day of qualifying in the No. 2 position.
In Saturday's two qualifying sessions, Line ran 6.759 seconds in the morning session and 6.753 seconds, the low for the session, in the final qualifying session for the Pro Stock cars.
"Our Summit Racing Pontiac was the quickest of the last session today and that makes me excited about going into eliminations tomorrow," said Line following qualifying. "I drove pretty well, which gives me confidence. I hope that (teammate) Greg (Anderson) and I both get to the finals. That would be a fun race. It's going to be a tough day tomorrow. Everybody else is fast too. We're just a tick above them which means we must drive well and the car must also be at its best."
Jason is also keeping one eye on his brother Lance who is racing here in Stock Elimination. "Lance has moved to the fourth round. He has won this race before, so he definitely could go all the way tomorrow. It would be really cool if we both could win it all," added Line.
Line goes against Kenny Koretsky, who returned to action for the first time since a horrific accident in a race against Bruce Allen last year at Dallas. Koretsky qualified No. 15 with an elapsed time of 6.783 seconds.
Entering this event, Line is No. 1 in the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock point standings. The unassuming Line took over the top spot at the NHRA national event in Denver and has held the No. 1 spot for the last three events.
Line begins his quest for the Lucas Oil Nationals Pro Stock title on Sunday, Aug. 13 with eliminations for all classes beginning at 11 a.m. All times are local Brainerd time (CT) and subject to change at anytime.
Qualifying highlights for the silver anniversary NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals can be seen on ESPN2 on Saturday (August 12) from 6 to 8 p.m. ESPN2 will also air same-day television coverage of eliminations from 7 until 10 p.m. (Sunday, August 13). The elimination show repeats early Friday morning (August 18) from 3-5 a.m. Also, tune in to NHRA2Day on ESPN2, the weekly show that gives you the latest information about the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. NHRA2Day can be seen on Sunday morning, August 13, from 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Television times are Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime. Check local listings.
KB Racing LLC is owned by Las Vegas businessmen Ken Black and his son Kenny Black. KB Racing LLC fields two Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTOs, one driven by Greg Anderson and the other by Jason Line in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Anderson has won three consecutive POWERade Pro Stock Championships (2003-2005). Line finished third in the 2005 POWERade point standings and was honored with the 2004 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future award, presented to the most outstanding rookie in a professional category. This year KB Racing LLC also began fielding a Top Fuel Dragster, managed by Kalitta Motorsports, with rookie Top Fuel driver Hillary Will handling the driving duties.
