KB Racing LLC: Jason Line qualifies Summit Pontiac No. 3

KB RACING LLC
NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK
JASON LINE - DRIVER


Qualifying:
Session 1 Friday: 6.730 seconds at 206.20 mph (#5)
Session 2 Friday: 6.689 seconds at 206.70 mph (#4)
Session 3 Saturday: 6.698 seconds at 207.05 mph (#5)
Session 4 Saturday: 6.684 seconds at 205.98 mph (#3)


Jason Line qualifies Summit Pontiac No. 3
 
Chandler, Ariz. (February 25, 2006) -  Jason Line, driver of one of the 
two Pontiac GTOs fielded by KB Racing LLC and backed by Summit Racing 
Equipment, qualified No. 3 on the final qualifying ladder for the NHRA 
22nd edition of the Checker Schuck's Kragen National, being held this 
weekend at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Ariz., near Phoenix.

Saving his best pass for last, Line set the pace when he reeled off a 
run of 4.684 seconds at near 206 mph.  On the opposite of the final 
qualifying ladder from his teammate Greg Anderson, who qualified No. 1, 
Line will meet Kurt Johnson in the opening round of tomorrow's 
eliminations.  KJ qualified 14th (6.723/206.23).

"We struggled a little bit this weekend," said Line, "but we put our 
heads together and as a result corrected a few things in that final 
pass.  We knew we could go faster.  We made some definite improvements 
but we still should have more left for tomorrow.  I guess the best news 
is that Greg and I are on the opposite sides of the ladder."

Being on opposite sides of the ladder means if both Line and Anderson 
should win their first three match ups, it would be an all KB Racing 
team final round.

Line begins his quest for the Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals Top Fuel 
title on Sunday with eliminations for all classes beginning at 11 a.m.  
All times are local Phoenix time (MST) and subject to change at anytime. 

Qualifying highlights for the 22nd running of the NHRA Checker Schuck's 
Kragen Nationals can be seen on ESPN2 on Saturday (Feb. 25) from 8-10 
p.m.  ESPN2 will also air same-day television coverage of eliminations 
from 7 until 10 p.m. on Sunday (Feb. 26).  The elimination show repeats 
early Tuesday morning (Feb. 28) from 3-5 a.m.  Also, tune in to NHRA2Day 
on ESPN2, the weekly show that gives you the latest information about 
the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.  NHRA2Day can be seen on Sunday 
evening, Feb. 26 from 6:30 -7 p.m.  Television times are Eastern Time 
(ET) and subject to change at anytime.  Check local listings.

KB Racing LLC is owned by Las Vegas businessmen Ken Black and his son 
Kenny Black.  KB Racing LLC fields two Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock 
Pontiac GTOs, one driven by Greg Anderson and the other by Jason Line in 
the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Anderson has won three consecutive 
POWERade Pro Stock Championships (2003-2005).  Line finished third in 
the 2005 POWERade point standings and was honored with the 2004 
Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future award, 
presented to the most outstanding rookie in a professional category.  
This year KB Racing LLC will also began fielding a Top Fuel Dragster, 
managed by Kalitta Motorsports, with rookie Top Fuel driver Hillary Will 
handling the driving duties.