Jason Line autographing the trophy
for departing Summit crew
member Dean Lewis.
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Standing in the winner's circle at this past weekend's Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in
Norwalk, Ohio, Jason Line was quick to point out that the victory was the biggest of his six-year
NHRA Pro Stock career. Therefore, it would stand to reason that the trophy he received would be
among the most cherished in his collection, forever occupying a prime location in his personal
display case.
However, within moments of his defeat of Mike Edwards in the final round, the Summit Racing GXP
racer already had plans for the little brass man mounted on a wooden base. This particular "Wally"
would be given to Dean Lewis, a KB Racing crew member who would be leaving the team after the race,
in recognition and thanks for a job well done.
"Dean Lewis has been a member of our Summit Racing team for a couple years," said Line. "I may be
the guy up there getting the Wally, but this is definitely a team sport. I couldn't do this
without the hard work of our KB Racing crew both here on the road and back at our shop in
Mooresville. This was a big win for our team, and everyone, including Dean, played a part in it
"Unfortunately, he's leaving us to move on to other projects, and Norwalk was his last race. Since
we were fortunate enough to win, I couldn't think of a better way to thank the big quitter than by
giving him the trophy. We wish him well in the future."
Fast Facts on Line's Summit Racing Equipment Nationals win:
* This was Jason's 18th Pro Stock National Event win, tying him with legends Darrell Gwynn,
Shirley Muldowney and Scott Kalitta on the all-time Professional winner's list.
* The win came in his 38th career final round appearance, and fourth of the 2009 season.
* This was Line's third win of the 2009 season, which is one behind his personal
single-season, which he accomplished in the 2004-2006 seasons.
* This was his third career win from the third starting position in 21 total starts.
* Line's victory at Summit Motorsports Park marked the 13th different track on the NHRA's
Full Throttle circuit where he has scored a Pro Stock national event win.
