CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATIONE3 SPARK PLUG NATIONALSLUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANASUNDAY, JULY 12, 2020Chevrolet Records Return Victory in Pro Stock at Indy
• Jason Line claims No. 1 qualifier position in shortened qualifying sessions Saturday• Line backs up top starting spot with 51st Pro Stock victory in his Summit Chevrolet Camaro SS • Jeg Coughlin, Jr. maintains Pro Stock point lead for Chevy after three of 18 events
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 12, 2020) – Jason Line added to his massive Wally collection from Lucas Oil Raceway with his 51st victory in beating fellow Chevrolet competitor, Jeg Coughlin Jr., by a mere 0.0168 seconds. Line took the lead off the starting line and never looked back in posting his first victory of 2020.
Following a four-month disruption for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, both Line and runner up Coughlin, can continue their farewell tours in the Pro Stock division as both intend to retire from full time competition at the end of the season.
The two drivers occupy the top two spots in the Pro Stock standings with Coughlin holding a slight eight point advantage over Line.
“I wish I could see my dad’s face because he’s big into streaks and it was very important to him that I win one race every race that I’ve done this, and we got it done today,” said Line, who has 104 final round appearances. “I want to thank Greg (teammate, Anderson) because he worked his tail off through all this to give us good stuff.”
An interview with Pro Stock winner JASON LINE, KB RACING, SUMMIT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 1 qualifier; earned 51st Pro Stock victory in 27th pro race):
“This was definitely a different weekend. We had a lot of time off, and I can tell you that Greg Anderson led the charge in making sure that we came back with good stuff. He worked his tail off these past few months, and it showed in what we were able to accomplish yesterday and today. I’m pretty excited leaving here knowing that the silver Summit Racing Chevy Camaro is even better than it was before the break. Definitely looking forward to seeing how the rest of this year goes.”
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JEG COUGHLIN JR., ELITE MOTORSPORTS, JEGS.COM/ELITEMOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 2 qualifier, fell in the finals; competing in final season behind wheel): “We had a great day, a great weekend really,” Coughlin said. “Rather than qualify on Friday the NHRA allowed us a chance to test and our car was really strong right from the start. We did get two qualifying sessions Saturday and earned second place, so we were pleased with that. We felt really good here on race day and made a great run. “It was special to be back racing again and to see some fans in person and put on a show for them. I know we’ve all missed drag racing and it’s a relief to be back at it. I think the NHRA did a great job keeping everyone healthy and safe.”
GREG ANDERSON, KB RACING, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (qualified 4th, fell in the semis): “My Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro isn’t a new car, but it’s new for me, and I can honestly say that I have a really good car now. It worked great – we just made a mistake with my car in the semifinal and missed the starting line. But this Chevy is fast, it was easy to drive, and really it was just a joy to drive. We’re competitive again, and I’m happy. When we go racing again, it looks like I’ll have something to say about how the remainder of this year goes.”