Line Prepares for Success in Atlanta

Jason Line is proud to represent Summit Racing this weekend at the 34th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals. The 32-time Pro Stock winner is eager to see the results of many long hours of preparation logged by the KB Racing team, and is good and ready to get back to winner's circle.

"The outcome in Houston certainly wasn't what we had hoped for," said Line, who qualified in the top half of the field and had a semi-final finish. "We have high standards here at KB Racing and expect more, so the team has spent a lot of time testing our Summit Racing Camaros these last couple of weeks. That should show in Atlanta."

"The outcome in Houston certainly wasn't what we had hoped for," said Line, who qualified in the top half of the field and had a semi-final finish. "We have high standards here at KB Racing and expect more, so the team has spent a lot of time testing our Summit Racing Camaros these last couple of weeks. That should show in Atlanta."

"There has been a lot of preparation happening in our camp," said Line. "We want to make things better because if you don't go into this stretch running well, it's going to make for a very long 10 races. Testing so much is actually fun for guys like us who live and breathe racing, but it's also necessary. Pro Stock is a tough class, and to contend for wins you have to work really, really hard. There are no gimmies. You have to earn them.”

"One really cool thing about this weekend is that Greg and I both get to attend the dinner at Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta on Thursday night," said Line, referring to the annual NHRA Mello Yello Partnership dinner that honors past NHRA world champions. "It's something we look forward to all year. It's a lot of fun, and it's an honor to be invited because it reminds you that at one time, you were pretty good at this deal. It reminds you of your capabilities. If winning a championship was possible before, it's certainly possible again."

You can check on Line's progress to the Southern Nationals winner's circle--and see what's happening with the rest of Team Summit--at www.DragRaceCentral.com.

Jason Line By the Numbers, Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals Edition
1: Win by Jason Line at Atlanta Dragway (2011)
3: Number of times Jason has faced teammate Greg Anderson in a Southern Nationals final, most recently in 2012 when Anderson took home the trophy
4: Final round appearances (2005, 2008, 2011, and 2012)
8: Top Four starts in 10 Southern Nationals, included a Number One qualifier in 2012

Event Schedule
Friday, May 16: Two qualifying sessions at 4:15 and 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 17: Two qualifying sessions at 12:30 and 3:15 pm
Sunday, May 18:  Final eliminations beginning at 11:00 am

Television Coverage on ESPN2 (All Times Eastern)
Qualifying: Saturday, May 17, 6-8 pm
Eliminations: Sunday, May 18, 9 pm-12 am