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KB Racing teammates seek to remain a step ahead of stout Pro Stock competition

KB Racing teammates seek to remain a step ahead of stout Pro Stock competition
Reigning champion Jason Line and 2016 runner-up Greg Anderson primed for start of season

DETROIT (Feb. 7, 2017) – Jason Line is hard-pressed to imagine what he could do for an encore in 2017.

After all, the veteran KB Racing driver culled massive points from eight event victories and six runner-up finishes to keep one step ahead of teammate Greg Anderson and earn his third National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock world championship. Anderson matched Line’s win total to secure second place for the second consecutive season. Continue reading KB Racing teammates seek to remain a step ahead of stout Pro Stock competition

Jason Line Wins First Race of NHRA Countdown to the Championship

Jason Line Wins First Race of NHRA Countdown to the Championship

Concord, NC (September 19, 2016) – It was an all-Team Summit Racing Pro Stock final at the NHRA Carolina Nationals as Jason Line won the first race of the Countdown to the Championship.

JASON LINE Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Jason Line qualified second behind Summit Teammate Greg Anderson with a 6.581 second, 210.41 MPH pass.

Line defeated Shane Tucker in Round One of eliminations (6.639/208.94 to 6.715/207.46), KB Racing teammate Bo Butner in Round 2 (6.642/209.01 to 6.672/209.75) and Vincent Nobile in the semifinals (6.630/209.20 to 6.646/209.30) to face Greg Anderson in the final round. Continue reading Jason Line Wins First Race of NHRA Countdown to the Championship

GREG ANDERSON PUTS TEAM SUMMIT RACING BACK IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE IN SONOMA

GREG ANDERSON PUTS TEAM SUMMIT RACING BACK
IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE IN SONOMA

Sonoma, CA (August 1, 2016) – Team Summit is back on top as Greg Anderson raced his way to the winner’s circle in front of a sold out crowd at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. With this 85th career victory, Anderson is now tied with Bob Glidden as the second winningest Pro Stock racer in NHRA history.

GREG ANDERSON Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Greg Anderson qualified second with a 6.567 second, 210.14 MPH pass. Anderson automatically won Round One of eliminations as opponent Alan Prusiensky was pushed off the starting line. Anderson defeated Vincent Nobile in Round Two (6.571/210.64 to 6.616/210.57) and Shane Gray in the semi-finals. (6.620/210.01 to 6.651/210.24). Continue reading GREG ANDERSON PUTS TEAM SUMMIT RACING BACK IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE IN SONOMA

TEAM SUMMIT RACING TO BATTLE NEW CONDITIONS, WANTS WIN #14

TEAM SUMMIT RACING TO BATTLE NEW CONDITIONS,
WANTS WIN #14
NHRA MAKES DEBUT ON FOX NETWORK WITH LIVE COVERAGE

Mooresville, NC (July 19, 2016)—The Mopar NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver could be the most challenging race for Team Summit Racing Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line. This is the first race at the mile-high track with the new EFI setup.

After winning the NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Chicago, Greg Anderson explained how KB Racing is straying from the rest of the Pro Stock pack, testing and tuning at their shop to gain an advantage and win at Bandimere Speedway. Continue reading TEAM SUMMIT RACING TO BATTLE NEW CONDITIONS, WANTS WIN #14

TEAM SUMMIT RACING WANTS WIN 13, LOOKS TO KEEP MOMENTUM GOING

TEAM SUMMIT RACING WANTS WIN 13, LOOKS TO KEEP MOMENTUM GOING
IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE NHRA SEASON

Mooresville, NC (July 6, 2016)—This weekend, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series enters the second half of the 24 event season at The K&N Filters NHRA Route 66 Nationals July 8–10 in Joliet, Illinois. Team Summit Racing Pro Stock Drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line have taken home the first 12 wins of the year and want win lucky 13 in Joliet.

Anderson and Line have their eyes on the Pro Stock competition.

“At this point in the season we are still making some gains, but they are much smaller,” Line said. “It’s getting tougher to stay ahead. I predict the field will even out by the time we reach the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.”

Anderson admits that Route 66 Raceway is a tough track. He has been runner-up six times at the track with one win there in 2011.

“It’s a great race track. I just haven’t had the best luck there. It was one of the last tracks for me to conquer,” Anderson said. “I’m a fan of the stadium style design at Route 66 Raceway. When you do a burnout, the smoke hangs there and you drive back through it. It’s really cool for fans.”

Line jokes that he likes Joliet because of a special milestone he reached at this track. “It’s a special place for me because it was here that I beat Greg for the first time,” said Line.

For Summit Racing Nitro Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson, Route 66 Raceway is the home track for the Springfield, Illinois native, and he’s looking forward to competing this weekend.

“I like to race at Route 66 Raceway with all my family and friends cheering me on,” said Wilkerson. “With close to 200 Levi, Ray & Shoup employees and guests expected at the track this weekend, I want to make them proud to have their logo on my Shelby Mustang.”

SUMMIT RACING TEAM CONFIDENT OF VICTORY HEADING TO ENGLISHTOWN

SUMMIT RACING TEAM CONFIDENT OF VICTORY HEADING TO ENGLISHTOWN

Mooresville, NC (June 9, 2016) – Fresh from victory in New Hampshire, the Summit Racing Team heads to Englishtown, NJ for the 47TH annual NHRA Summerationals. This is the second of four back-to-back races this month, and Team Summit Racing is driving towards their 10th consecutive win. Continue reading SUMMIT RACING TEAM CONFIDENT OF VICTORY HEADING TO ENGLISHTOWN

Greg Anderson Makes It Nine for Nine for Team Summit Racing with New England Nationals Victory

Greg Anderson Makes It Nine for Nine for Team Summit Racing with New England Nationals Victory

Greg Anderson made it nine of nine for KB Racing with his win over Allen Johnson at the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, New Hampshire. It was Anderson’s fourth victory of the 2016 season, his second at New England Dragway, and the 82nd of his career.

GREG ANDERSON Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Anderson qualified fourth with a 6.584 second, 210.70 MPH pass. He defeated V. Gaines in Round One of eliminations, Alex Laughlin in Round Two, and teammate Jason Line in the semifinals to reach his 131st career final round. Anderson raced past Allen Johnson for the win, 6.598/210.44 to Johnson’s 6.673/208.71.

“It’s been a great start to the year,” said Anderson. “This team is on fire. It’s a dream to drive that race car. I had the best car on the grounds this weekend and I got the job done today.”

Anderson was also impressed by the number of New England fans that filled the stands during eliminations on Monday. Rain forced the NHRA to cancel the regularly scheduled Sunday finals.

“I came out this morning and thought it would be like a test day without many people around to watch,” said Anderson. “I looked up in the grandstands when we rolled out for Round One and they were nearly packed. I love racing up here and obviously the fans love us coming here.”

Anderson is currently second in the Pro Stock points standings.

JASON LINE Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Jason Line qualified Number One for the fourth time this season with a 6.567/211.13 pass. He defeated John Gaydosh in Round One and had a bye-run in Round Two before facing teammate Greg Anderson in the semifinals. Line ran a strong 6.620/210.14, but Anderson took the win with a quicker 6.618/209.46.

“The car was good; it’s always good,” Line said. “It was just one of those times where we didn’t have the outcome we wanted. We had a heck of a run going, though—our team did a heck of a good job. My Chevy Camaro is great. I’m not trading it with anybody else’s, I can tell you that!”

Line is currently Number One in the Pro Stock points standings.

TIM WILKERSON Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car
After crashing his new car two weeks ago in Topeka, Tim Wilkerson borrowed his old Shelby Mustang, “Bessie”, from Brian Stewart, who bought it after the Las Vegas race. Wilkerson qualified fifth with 3.890/330.63 pass, which set a new track top speed record at New England Dragway.

Wilkerson defeated Chad Head in Round One, but lost to John Force in Round Two when he smoked the tires off the starting line.

“The car ran great in the first round. I really don’t know why it did what it did second round yet; I haven’t had a chance to really analyze the data,” said Wilkerson. “I thought I had enough clutch off of it. We’re still learning. I had two new clutch guys this weekend, and we’re trying to get together and learn how to find a routine and that kind of thing.”

Wilkerson is currently fourth in the Funny Car points standings.

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues June 9-12 with the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey.

TEAM KALITTA NOTES
Top Fuel
Doug Kalitta qualified sixth (3.767/326.71). He defeated Terry McMillen in Round One and Todd Paton in Round Two, but was defeated by Steve Torrence in the semifinals. Kalitta is currently Number One in the points standings.
J.R. Todd qualified eighth (3.779/312.35) but was defeated by Shawn Langdon in Round One. He is currently seventh in the points standings.

Funny Car
Del Worsham qualified seventh (3.909/324.90). He defeated teammate Alexis DeJoria in Round One and Matt Hagan in Round Two, but lost to Tommy Johnson Jr. in the semifinals. Worsham is currently sixth in the points standings.
Alexis DeJoria qualified 10th (3.928/321.04) but was defeated by Del Worsham in Round One. She is currently tenth in the points standings.

Final Round Results from the 4th Annual NHRA New England Nationals
Top Fuel: Antron Brown (3.769/314.61) defeated Steve Torrence (3.778/325.30).
Funny Car: Ron Capps (3.923/325.61) defeated Tommy Johnson Jr. (3.947/322.11).
Pro Stock: Greg Anderson (6.598/210.44) defeated Allen Johnson (6.673/208.71).