KB Racing LLC: Jason Line No. 1 at Houston

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

19th ANNUAL NHRA O'REILLY SPRING NATIONALS
HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK - HOUSTON (BAYTOWN) TEXAS
MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2006

Qualifying:
Session 1 Friday: 6.708 seconds at 205.47 mph (#1)
Session 2 Friday: 6.689 seconds at 206.29 mph (#1)
Session 3 Saturday: 6.717 seconds at 206.36 mph (#1)
Session 4 Saturday: 6.707 seconds at 205.76 mph (#1)

Jason Line No. 1 at Houston
First of year, fifth of career
 
BAYTOWN, Texas (April 1, 2006) - Jason Line, driver of the KB Racing 
LLC, Summit Racing Equipment Pontiac GTO, captured his first No. 1 
qualifying position of the season and the fifth of his career at this 
weekend's 19th annual NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts National.   

During qualifying, Line had what could arguably be called his best 
opening day of qualifying in his Pro Stock career.  It definitely was 
the best of the young 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.

The KB Racing LLC crew faced conditions unlike any they have faced thus 
far this season.  It was hot and humid during Friday's opening session 
of qualifying.  By the time Line ran his Summit Racing Equipment Pontiac 
in the evening session, the track had cooled down but the humidity was 
near or at 100 percent.

In the opening run, Line covered the Houston Raceway Park track in 6.708 
seconds, topping all challengers after one of four qualifying sessions.  
Running in the final pair of pro stocker in Friday's second and final 
qualifying pass, Line beat the atmospheric conditions running a track 
record 6.689 second and continuing his hold on No. 1.

"The weather has been different than we're use to, but the team adapted 
well to the changes," said Line following Friday's qualifying.  "These 
cars react differently the more water in the air.  We haven't come up 
with a foolproof way yet to combat the water, but we did pretty good 
tonight.  

"We've been running a RJ chassis this year and are just now getting use 
to it.  This Summit Pontiac GTO ran great tonight.  Hopefully, it will 
continue on through the weekend."

Line picked up where he left off on Friday, running a 6.717-second pass 
at 206.35 mph in Saturday's first qualifying session.  With three 
consistent run under his belt, the Minnesota-born, North 
Carolina-transplant entered the final session still leading the 20 other 
drivers.

Line held off all other Pro Stock driver when he ran a 6.707 seconds, 
which tied for second quickest of the final qualifying session.

"Anytime you can out qualify my teammate Greg Anderson and the rest of 
the field, you've started the weekend out on a high note," said Line 
following the end of the four qualifying sessions.  ""We were lucky to 
make the right run at the right time.  We're in good shape for tomorrow 
and should be able to run as quick as anybody else."

He will face Barry Grant in the opening round of eliminations tomorrow.  
Grant, whose best run was 6.756 seconds, qualified in the No. 16 position
Line begins to focus on his quest for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Nationals 
Pro Stock title on Sunday, April 2, with eliminations for all classes 
beginning at 11 a.m.  All times are local Houston time (CT) and subject 
to change at  anytime.   Note: Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. 
Sunday morning, April 2.

ESPN2 will air same-day television coverage of eliminations for the 19th 
annual NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Nationals from 4 until 7 p.m. on Sunday 
(April 2).  The elimination show repeats early Wednesday morning (April 
5) from 2:30-4:30 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 morning, April 2, from 
11:30 a.m. - 12 noon.  Television times are Eastern Time (ET) and 
subject to change at anytime.  Check local listings.  Note: Daylight 
Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, April 2.
     
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 also began fielding a Top Fuel Dragster, managed 
by Kalitta Motorsports, with rookie Top Fuel driver Hillary Will 
handling the driving duties.