CHEVROLET AT INDIANAPOLIS What: Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by PennzoilWhen: Saturday, August 8th – Sunday, August 9thWhere: Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, IndianaTV: FS1 will telecast qualifying from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET Sunday with final eliminations broadcast on FOX starting at 1:00 pm ET Chevrolet looks for second straight Indy victory in Pro StockCoughlin, Line, Enders all with wins separated by 15 points for overall lead
DETROIT (August 6, 2020) – After a few week break, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) resumes its 2020 restart with the third straight race at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, and second in a row for the Pro Stock division. Chevrolet Pro Stock drivers Jeg Coughlin Jr., Jason Line and Erica Enders, who have all visited victory land and sit 1-2-3 atop the standings, look to continue to separate themselves from the rest of the pack in this return trip to Indy.
Jeg Coughlin Jr, driver of the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro has one win and two finals appearances to put himself out front after three races in Pro Stock. “I think we’re all coming to the realization of how quickly things can change during this pandemic,” Coughlin Jr., said. “We’ve seen races being rescheduled, postponed or even cancelled outright this year so we’re just going to treat every single one we go to like it’s the final race of the Countdown to the Championship, and the title is on the line. We finished strong last year and we’re off to an incredible start this year, so there’s no reason to change our tactics.”
The driver of the Summit Chevrolet Camaro for KB Racing, Jason Line, also has two finals appearances so far – including the latest Pro Stock victory with his win at Indy on July 12th. Coughlin, a six-time Pro Stock champion and Line a three-time champ, have faced each other in two of the three finals so far, with each taking a victory. Both drivers are set to retire from full time driving duties at the end of the 2020 season.
Coughlin’s Elite Motorsports teammate and three-time and defending Pro Stock champion, Erica Enders, started off the season with a win at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in her Melling Performance Chevrolet Camaro. She also posted two semi-final finishes in the other two events to place her third in the point standings, just 15 out of Coughlin’s lead of 297 points.
FS1 will telecast eliminations and finals live at 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday, August 9th.
CHEVROLET FROM THE COCKPITPRO STOCK:
ERICA ENDERS, ELITE MOTORSPORTS, MELLING PERFORMANCE/ELITE MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS: “We are looking forward to being part of the NHRA Indy Nationals this weekend. It wasn’t originally a part of the Pro Stock schedule, so we are thrilled to be added to the program. Personally, I’m looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of my Melling Performance, Chevy Camaro. Although Jeg, Jason and I are separated by less than one round in the points standings, I feel like I have some ground to make up this weekend. With the uncertainty of everything right now, my goal is to climb back to the top and stay there. I feel like I have a great car underneath me and I know my guys and I will be ready for battle this weekend.”
JEG COUGHLIN JR., ELITE MOTORSPORTS, JEGS.COM/ELITEMOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS: “I think we’re all coming to the realization of how quickly things can change during this pandemic. We’ve seen races being rescheduled, postponed or even cancelled outright this year so we’re just going to treat every single one we go to like it’s the final race of the Countdown to the Championship and the title is on the line. Really, dating back to last year’s championship chase, Rickie (Jones, crew chief) has been very aggressive with the tune-up and the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro has really responded well. We finished strong last year and we’re off to an incredible start this year so there’s no reason to change our tactics. We’ve had one helluva start to the championship run this year and we need to keep it in high gear. We’re going back to the same track we competed at a three weeks ago where we qualified No. 2 and ended up second on race day, so our expectations remain very high. “Considering the unique situation we’re in this year, I know everyone at Elite is completely focused on limiting our errors, checking and double-checking every function we perform, and staying on the front foot. That goes for me as well. I want to be as fluid and consistent as a driver can be.”
JASON LINE, KB RACING, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS: “The silver Summit Racing Chevy Camaro was pretty good the last time we were there, and I think we have a decent chance of having another positive race for KB Racing. We’ve been working hard, but we know everyone else has been, too. This is an interesting time, and it’s definitely a season we’ll never forget. You hope it’s unforgettable for the right reasons, when it’s all said and done, so every time we get to go racing, we’re grateful for the opportunity.”
GREG ANDERSON, KB RACING, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS: “We’re just really happy to be back in our Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaros this weekend for this Indy race. We’ve been working hard to have everything ready, and KB Racing had a good event the last time we were there, so we expect to build on that. All of the KB Racing Chevys showed promise, and if things go as we hope, we’ll all perform even better than we did the last time we were there. We just want to race as much as we can because that’s what we love. We can’t wait to get out there and put on a good show for the fans, and we’re all very happy that NHRA is continuing to do everything they can to make sure the fans can be there in person. That’s what makes this sport special.”
