63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals notebook
Hight a favorite to win Funny Car; Anderson moves to provisional No. 1 in Pro Stock
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2017) – Robert Hight’s Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS is quick and consistent, with the latter potentially being the determinant in Funny Car eliminations at the 63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Continue reading 63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals notebook
Austin Dillon and the Rheem Team Show Speed on the Long Run at Darlington Raceway
“Darlington Raceway is definitely a track where you race the racetrack instead of your competitors and that was our plan heading into this race. Our goal was to race the track until about 15 laps to go and then show everyone what we had, so I was definitely saving my equipment. I had made a lot of ground on the field and was pretty good on the long run. I was able to race my way up to fifth or sixth but I overshot my pit on the last restart and had to backup. We ended up finishing 10th but I know we could have had a shot at it.”
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Rossi, Honda Take Pole at Watkins Glen
• Alexander Rossi claims career first IndyCar Series pole
• Scott Dixon qualifies second as Honda sweeps front row
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (September 2, 2017) – Alexander Rossi and Scott Dixon swept the front row in qualifying, taking their Hondas to first and second in Verizon IndyCar Series “knockout” qualifying at Watkins Glen International Raceway in preparation for Sunday’s INDYCAR Grand Prix at the Glen. Continue reading Rossi, Honda Take Pole at Watkins Glen
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
INDYCAR GRAND PRIX AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Josef Newgarden Leads Team Chevy Qualifying Effort at The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, NY – (September 2, 2017) – Verizon IndyCar Series points leader Josef Newgarden led the Team Chevy effort in qualifying for the INDYCAR Grand Prix at the Glen securing the third starting position in tomorrow’s race. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Post Qualifying
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
INDYCAR GRAND PRIX AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Josef Newgarden Leads Team Chevy Qualifying Effort at The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, NY – (September 2, 2017) – Verizon IndyCar Series points leader Josef Newgarden led the Team Chevy effort in qualifying for the INDYCAR Grand Prix at the Glen securing the third starting position in tomorrow’s race.
In a highly competitive Firestone Fast Six final round of knock-out qualifying, the driver of the No. 2 DeVillBiss Team Penske Chevrolet turned in a lap of one minute, 22.5169 seconds, just under the old track record, but had to settle for inside row two. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen Post Qualifying
LOOMIS AND FINLAYSON MOVE FORWARD IN TEAM USA SCHOLARSHIP SHOOTOUT
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 1, 2017)- As a result of his experience in the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda, an exciting opportunity has emerged for Jacob Loomis of Corinth, Texas. The Global Racing Group driver will compete in the Team USA Scholarship Driver Shootout September 8-9 at M1 Concourse facility in Pontiac, Michigan. The two-day evaluation will be held in conjunction with the Lucas Oil School of Racing. Continue reading LOOMIS AND FINLAYSON MOVE FORWARD IN TEAM USA SCHOLARSHIP SHOOTOUT
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
BOJANGLES SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
TOP TEAM CHEVY QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
4TH KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 CREDIT ONE BANK CHEVROLET SS
5TH JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVY SS
13TH AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 AMERICAN ETHANOL CHEVROLET SS
TOP FIVE QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Kevin Harvick (Ford)
2nd Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)
3rd Kyle Busch (Toyota)
4th Kyle Larson (Chevrolet)
5TH Jamie McMurray (Chevrolet)
The Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway is scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 3rd. Live coverage can be found on NBC Sports Network, MRN, and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 at 6:00 p.m. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Qualifying
ERIE, MI (September 2, 2017) – Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI) charged from the 8th starting position to win the King Engine Bearings King of Michigan finale at Hartford Speedway last night. The race brought the curtain down on the last race for Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt Presented by ARP at Hartford Speedway.
The 29 qualifiers were led by Joe Swanson, Lane Automotive/MSD Ignition Fast Master (fast qualifier) in the Engler Machine & Tool heat and fastest overall at 14.200. Swanson looked like he had the speed to be a contender for the feature win, but suffered an engine failure while leading his heat. Chad Blonde was Lane Automotive/MSD Ignition Fast Master (fast qualifier) in the COMP Cams heat, and Steve Irwin for the RockAuto.com heat. Ryan Grubaugh’s night ended in qualifying with engine woes.
Ruhl’s win came after he took lead from race leader Steve Irwin (Fenton, MI) on lap 10, but it wasn’t an easy win. 12th place starter Chad Blonde (Litchfield, MI), winner of the three previous King Engine Bearings KoM took 2nd on lap 16, then the lead on the next lap. Ruhl wasn’t to be denied and charged back around Blonde on the next lap. While it looked like everything was settled, Irwin found new speed and battled back and forth with Blonde for 2nd. Irwin took 2nd on lap 22, but lapped traffic in his low groove forced him to check up, and Blonde drove around the top back into 2nd. Ruhl held on to take the action-packed 25 lapper over Blonde and Irwin.
Ruhl advanced 7 places in the feature, and Blonde advanced 12 places. However, Brett Mann showed the most muscle by advancing from 19th to a 4th place finish, winning the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award at +15. Irwin was the fastest car for several laps late in the race.
Blonde’s 2nd place finish earned him the King Engine Bearings King of Michigan Championship. Steve Irwin finished 2nd, Gregg Dalman 3rd, Thomas Schinderle 4th, and Ryan Ruhl 5th.
King Engine Bearings made it possible to take the SOD King of Michigan to a new level as a four-race mini-series instead of a single race. Hartford Speedway’s Tim and Leah Dibble and their entire staff gave competitors a great race track that culminated with an excellent program and one of the season’s best features with action and passing everywhere.
Going into the 2017 SOD final points race tonight at Crystal Motor Speedway, Andrew Scheid will be the 2017 Perfit Corporation Sprint Car Rookie of the Year; Scheid’s feature ended early on the hook with a flat right front tire. Thomas Schinderle has a lock on the 2017 Perfit Corporation Series Car Rookie of the Year; Schinderle drove to an 8th place finish after an early race spin.
Daniels Wins Mopar HEMI® Challenge, Hagan and Pritchett are Provisional No. 1 Qualifiers at NHRA U.S. Nationals
Jimmy Daniels wins Mopar HEMI® Challenge at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for second consecutive year
Wendell Howes finishes as runner-up
Matt Hagan is provisional No. 1 qualifier for U.S. Nationals in Mopar HEMI-powered Funny Car, Mopar driver Leah Pritchett is current No. 1 in Top Fuel Continue reading Daniels Wins Mopar HEMI® Challenge, Hagan and Pritchett are Provisional No. 1 Qualifiers at NHRA U.S. Nationals
INDY DAY 1: Robert Hight puts Auto Club Chevrolet
in No. 2 spot as JFR Camaros go 2-3-4
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 1) – Robert Hight led a strong contingent of John Force Racing Chevrolets in the first round of qualifying Friday for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, putting the Auto Club of Southern California Camaro SS in the No. 2 spot on Friday night.
Courtney Force was No. 3 and John Force No. 4 after the first of five qualifying sessions. Continue reading INDY DAY 1: Robert Hight puts Auto Club Chevrolet in No. 2 spot as JFR Camaros go 2-3-4
63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals notebook
Team Chevy drivers start strong; John Force Racing aims for Traxxas Nitro Shootout wins
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 1, 2017) – Chevrolet drivers made strong statements in the initial Funny Car, Top Fuel, and Pro Stock qualification session for the 63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–U.S.Nationals
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
BOJANGLES SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Darlington Raceway and discussed the two practice sessions today, his love for Darlington Raceway, his thoughts on the potential for a cone rule in NASCAR, his emotions heading into Homestead and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dixon, Honda Lead Friday Practice at Watkins Glen
• Four-time Watkins Glen Scott Dixon runs quickest in opening-day practice
• Graham Rahal posts third-fastest time
• Seven Honda drivers in top 10
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (September 1, 2017) – Scott Dixon and Graham Rahal led the way for Honda Friday in Verizon IndyCar Series practice for Sunday’s INDYCAR Grand Prix at the Glen, at the historic Watkins Glen International Raceway. Dixon and Rahal finished the day first and third, respectively, after a pair of 45-minute sessions. Continue reading Dixon, Honda Lead Friday Practice at Watkins Glen
Mopar-powered Racer Allen Johnson to Retire from Pro Stock Competition after 2017 Season
Fan favorite Johnson announces Pro Stock exit at end of season during Friday press conference at NHRA U.S. Nationals
Johnson, with father Roy Johnson building his engines, has spent entire 22-year career behind wheel of a Mopar HEMI®-powered Dodge
Greeneville, Tennessee native captured NHRA Pro Stock World Championship in 2012 for Mopar brand
Seven event wins and run of 10 consecutive final-round appearances at Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals earned Johnson “King of the Mountain” nickname Continue reading Mopar-powered Racer Allen Johnson to Retire from Pro Stock Competition after 2017 Season
Allen Johnson to Retire from Pro Stock Competition After 2017 Season
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 1, 2017) – Longtime Pro Stock fan-favorite and 2012 NHRA Pro Stock World Champion Allen Johnson announced his retirement from Pro Stock competition at the end of this season during a press conference on Friday at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Continue reading Allen Johnson to Retire from Pro Stock Competition After 2017 Season
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
BOJANGLES SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA CHEVROLET SS met with members of the media at Darlington Raceway and discussed driving the No. 9 in 2018, his throwback paint scheme, his European vacation and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Chase Elliott
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
BOJANGLES SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S THROWBACK CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media Friday at Darlington Raceway to discuss the weather outlook for the weekend, a special community initiative by Darlington, the nature of the track and the end of NASCAR’s summer stretch. Full transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Jimmie Johnson
Wolkwitz Qualifies No. 1 for Mopar HEMI® Challenge, McCandless Honored with President’s Award
Geoff Turk and Leah Pritchett Qualify in Top Five for Factory Stock Showdown
Gary Wolkwitz qualifies No. 1 for 17th annual Mopar HEMI® Challenge at U.S. Nationals with 8.443-second pass
Herb McCandless honored with Mopar President’s Award during Mopar Sportsman Appreciation Night
Geoff Turk and Leah Pritchett qualify No. 3 and No. 5, respectively, for Factory Stock Showdown driving Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Paks
August 31, 2017, Brownsburg, Ind. – Gary Wolkwitz grabbed the No. 1 qualifying position for the prestigious 17th annual Mopar HEMI® Challenge at this week’s U.S. Nationals, turning in a superb pass of 8.443 seconds in his sleek 1968 Dodge Dart at Lucas Oil Raceway. The much-anticipated event pits Super Stock Automatic HEMI (SS/AH) drivers competing in 1968 Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas head to head for a $15,000 top prize and a unique trophy. The vehicles are the original Mopar package cars and served as the precursor to today’s Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak.
Wolkwitz is no stranger to very quick times, as he is also the current SS/AH national record holder. However, he said he has struggled to find power recently, making the No. 1 effort a pleasant surprise. Last year’s HEMI Challenge winner, Jimmy Daniels, qualified second in his ’68 Dart with an 8.501-second elapsed time on the famed quarter mile just outside Indianapolis.
The top 16 finishers in the Mopar HEMI Challenge each receive a cash payout, with all competitors receiving hats, decals and special limited-edition posters. The event has become one of the most anticipated programs for Sportsman racers each year.
Elimination rounds get underway at 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning, with the final round scheduled to take place between the first Funny Car and Top Fuel qualifying sessions later in the evening.
Herb McCandless Presented with President’s Award
The annual Mopar Sportsman Appreciation Night took place on Thursday evening at Lucas Oil Raceway, where longtime Mopar ambassador Herb McCandless was honored with the special Mopar President’s Award. Mopar Motorsports Marketing Manager, Dale Aldo, made the presentation.
Known as “Mr. 4-Speed” for his uncanny ability to drive manual transmission race cars, McCandless is a Mopar legend. His fledgling start in 426 HEMI-powered Dodge and Plymouth stock drag cars in the mid ’60s led to a successful career racing Super Stock and Pro Stock cars as a member of the U.S. Drag Racing Team for the likes of Sox & Martin and Dick Landy. He founded, owned and operated a successful Direct Connection and Mopar Performance parts business for 22 years, helping Chrysler Corporation develop its dominant small-block race program.
Even today, as a classic vehicle restorer, McCandless has remained loyal to the Mopar brand, Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth vehicles. His announcing of the Mopar HEMI Challenge at each U.S. Nationals has also become an anticipated part of the event. Recognized by his induction into the North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 2008 and Mopar Collectors Guide Hall of Fame in 2012, McCandless has cemented his legacy in the sport of drag racing. The President’s Award recognizes his lifelong motorsports success and unwavering support of the Mopar brand.
In addition to the presentation of the President’s Award, the event honored loyal Mopar Sportsman racers with food and drinks, special guest speakers, demonstrations by SRT engineers, Mopar raffle giveaways, trivia and more.
Turk, Pritchett Qualify for Factory Stock Showdown
Qualifying has also concluded for the fourth of five Factory Stock Showdown events scheduled for 2017, with Mopar HEMI power claiming the No. 3 and No. 5 positions on the elimination ladder in the 16-car field spotlighting modern American muscle. Geoff Turk made an 8.151-second pass at 165.92 mph in his “Blackbird” Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak to claim the third spot. Mopar Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett meanwhile is making her Factory Stock Showdown debut at this year’s “Big Go.” She turned in a best lap of 8.199 seconds at 164.09 mph, good enough for the fifth qualifying position in her Challenger Drag Pak entry.
A total of 22 cars made qualifying attempts. The first round of eliminations is slated for noon on Sunday, September 3.
About Mopar Motorsports
The Mopar brand’s commitment to professional motorsports competition was established in the 1950s when a partnership ignited with drag racing pioneer Don Garlits, resulting in the breaking of numerous speed and performance barriers in HEMI-powered vehicles over the next several decades. In 2016, thanks to Don Schumacher Racing driver Ron Capps, Mopar captured its fourth NHRA Funny Car World Championship in the last six years. As Mopar celebrates 80 years as a brand in 2017, it will focus its NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series efforts on NHRA Funny Car and, with rising star Leah Pritchett, NHRA Top Fuel Dragster. Mopar will also bolster its commitment to NHRA Sportsman racing with new contingency rewards, factory support and at-track technical advice and guidance.
Mopar-First Features
During the brand’s 80 years, Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:
Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of communication with consumers
wiADVISOR: first to incorporate a tablet-based service lane tool
Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to market with a new interactive vehicle tracking device that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set parameters
Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot
Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals on a smartphone app
F4 U.S. DRIVERS IN ACTION: CANADIAN DRIVER DONATES PRIZE MONEY TO HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY
Steve Bamford and JRi Shocks Give $1000 to Reunite Displaced Pets to Their Families
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 31, 2017)- Animal lover and Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda pilot Steve Bamford of Toronto donated his JRi Shocks Hard Charger Award winnings from Virginia International Raceway to the Houston Humane Society. After seeing dozens of images of pets displaced from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on social media and the news, Bamford knew he had to help.
“I have friends and business partners who live in Houston and have been hit hard by the aftermath of Harvey. There are so many great organizations helping with victims, it was extremely hard to pick one, but being an animal lover, this can help save and reunite someone’s furry family member,” said Cape Motorsports pilot Bamford. “Many people have lost their homes and the thought of not having your pet rescued is just one more very emotional and difficult thing we would like to help people avoid.”
JRi Shocks was touched by Bamford’s generosity and decided to match the $500 contribution to increase the donation to $1000.
“When we found Steve Bamford was going to donate his contingency award to the Houston Humane Society, we were happy to match his donation,” stated Marty Flannery, JRi Shocks Sportscar & Open Wheel Market Manager.
Hundreds of animals were separated from their owners during the chaos of Hurricane Harvey. According to NBC News, local shelters that typically house no more than 30 dogs and 60 cats were over capacity, currently housing more than 200 cats and dogs by using a garage as overflow space.
“The number of pets displaced in a natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey in need of shelter, food, necessary vaccinations and preventative care is immense,” said Jeff Ryan, JRi Shocks General Manager. “We are honored to help the Houston Humane Society and their selfless efforts as our pets are family members too.”
63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals notebook
Three generations of Grays to mark an NHRA first; recognition of Chevy Camaro, driver
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 31, 2017) – While keenly watching grandson Tanner make runs in the Chevrolet Camaro SS at Bradenton Motorsports Park in January, Johnny Gray was inspired.
The successful businessman, who retired from National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) competition in 2013 after two decades of multi-category racing, suggested that he get behind the wheel of a Gray Motorsports Pro Stock Camaro to join son Shane and Tanner as entries in the 63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
This weekend, they will be the first three generations of racers to compete in the same class in an NHRA national event.
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“Being a part of the first three generations to race professionally together is neat, but I see it as racing the biggest race of the year with the closest people to you and may one of us get the win,” said Johnny Gray, 64, who tested this week at zMAX Dragway to prepare for the “Big Go.”
Tanner, 18, a leading rookie of the year candidate, leads all Pro Stock drivers with four victories and is second in the standings heading into the final event of the NHRA Mello Yello Series regular season. Shane, who is supporting his son’s acclimation to straight-line racing in lieu of running a full-season schedule, won at Gainesville and will be competing in his ninth race of the season.
“Winning at Indy would be awesome,” Tanner said. “My dad has won here back in 2014 and I remember how big of a deal it was. Racing with my dad and grandpa this weekend would also add to the win.
“Hopefully, my dad or grandpa is lined up against me on the other side in the final.”
Special recognition for Chevrolet Camaro and driver
Ben Wenzel paid $3,463.50 for a new Z-28 Camaro at a Michigan dealership a few months after the September 1966 introduction of the model. On Labor Day weekend in ‘67 at the NHRA Nationals in
Indianapolis, he won the Stock class in the turquoise Camaro.
At the same event, Bill Jenkins drove a ’67 Camaro to the Super Stock win, which marked the first event victories for the iconic Chevy Camaro.
Wenzel continued to have success in the Sportsman ranks through the years with the Chevy Camaro, and he’s entered in the loaded Stock Eliminator class that includes several entries of 2017 Chevrolet COPO Camaros at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
In recognition of his 50-year racing career and the Camaro’s golden anniversary, Wenzel will participate in a special match race Saturday against Chevrolet Funny Car driver Courtney Force, who will drive a street-legal 2017 ZL-1 Camaro.
“There were only 602 of these cars made, but we didn’t buy it because it was unique,” said Wenzel, 75. “We bought it because it was made to race. It’s always been a race car. It’s an amazing car.”
Coughlin closing in on another career milestone
Jeg Coughlin Jr., who earlier this season joined nine other drivers in NHRA history with 600 elimination-round wins, will be competing in his 399th career Pro Stock event.
Coughlin, driving the JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro SS, has claimed a total of eight victories at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in Sportsman and professional classes since 1992, when he won the Division 3 Super Gas trophy.
“Indy has been a home race of sorts for my family for as long as we’ve all been drag racing,” said Coughlin, from Delaware, Ohio. “Dad won there, all my brothers have won there, my nephew Troy Jr. has won there, and I’ve been fortunate enough to win there a number of times in a variety of cars.
“It’s a place that means everything to drag racers and we’re thrilled to have put the Coughlin name on some of the history that’s been made there.”
Anderson seeking to add more ‘magic’ with seventh win
Four-time Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson (Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS) will be seeking his seventh victory in the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
The KB Racing driver reached his initial Pro Stock final round at Lucas Oil Raceway in 1999, falling to Warren Johnson.
“Indy has always been magic to me, ever since I was going there as a kid and working with Warren Johnson as a crew chief,” Anderson said. “It’s our biggest race of the year. It’s a different feeling when you walk through the gate. I look forward to it every year.”
Johnson is the all-time Pro Stock leader with 97 victories. Anderson is second with 88, and Bob Glidden is third with 85. Coughlin is fourth with 58. Anderson is second to John Force (148) in wins among active drivers across all pro classes.
Glidden, of Whiteland, Indiana, won the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals nine times and advanced to the Pro Stock finals in 13 consecutive seasons from 1977-89.
A family affair for reigning Pro Stock champion Line
Reigning Pro Stock champion Jason Line will be among the favorites to win the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS. The KB Racing driver also is competing in Stock Eliminator with his Buick GS.
“This will be the first time I’ve raced Stock Eliminator at a national event since Indy of last season, so to say I’m looking forward to it would be an understatement,” said Line, the 1993 1993 Stock Eliminator Lucas Oil Series champ. “I had a great time earlier this year racing at the division event at GALOT Motorsports Park with my family, and my son Jack has been a big part of the effort to prepare for this. It’s been a learning experience for him, and it’s been fun to work on this together in any spare time we have.
“We were lucky enough to make it to the final round at GALOT, and right before the final Jack said, ‘Daddy, this is the most fun I’ve ever had. We should do this every week.’ It reminded me of being a kid, because that’s where it all started for me, too. It was a family thing.”