Lines Ready to Tackle America

19-5-2008

South Australian Steve Lines is set to embark on his very first American Sprintcar racing trip that will commence at the end of next month where he is to drive for well known car owner Jeff McCall in one of his J&J Sprintcars that will be powered by ‘360’ Garrett Racing Engines prepared powerplant.

Based out of the JSM Enterprises, which is owned by McCall, in Cherryville, NC Lines is set to start his trip in late June and wrap up at in early October, where the 23-year-old from Mt. Gambier in South Australia will compete in a total of 24 race meetings throughout nine states of America.

The highlight race meeting for Lines on his tour is to be in early August when he will compete at the famed Knoxville Raceway for the running of the 2008 Knoxville ‘360’ Nationals.

As one would expect Lines is very exciting about his maiden American racing trip.

“I must first of all thank everyone that helped make this trip happen,” Lines expressed.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to give me some more racing experience, and I’m looking to grab it [the opportunity] with both hands.

“The main aim is to just learn as much as possible, and I haven’t set any goals, I just want to go out and there and see how things go.”

McCall is a highly regarded car owner and has fielded cars for ex World of Outlaws champion now NASCAR driver Dave Blaney.

Lines would like to say a special thanks to Jeff McCall for the opportunity to drive one of his cars and Jack Helm from J&J Auto Racing for organising the deal.