NHRA: Hines Begins His 'Roar for 4'
14 March 2000
Posted By Terry
Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel
If Matt Hines has a theme for the year 2000 in NHRA Winston Pro Stock
Motorcycle drag racing, "The Roar for Four" might be it.
Hines rode his Eagle One Suzuki to an unprecedented third consecutive bike championship in 1999, taking the title from rival Angelle Seeling in a classic come-from-behind effort in the Pomona finale. The cycle season starts this weekend (March 17-19) with the Mac Tools Gatornationals at Gainesville, Fla.
Will motivation be a problem after three crowns? "I don't think it's a problem like we have too much self-confidence," says Hines, 27. "It is a whole different perspective trying to defend a championship than going for one. It's been pretty much business-as-usual for us and I think we just have to stick with our game plan. This year should be a little different because we are starting off with the same Eagle One Suzuki we had last year. We've freshened up three of our four best motors and we're building a new top end for the other. We have more power than in the past and I definitely think some records can be broken."
Text provided by Michael A. Knight
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