Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle Pre-Race: Denver
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) RINGERS GLOVES PRO BIKE BATTLE POINTS – DENVER Moorpark, Calif. - (July 12, 2006) The riders in the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle head to the Northwest part of the country for two races, the first in the Rocky Mountain region of Morrison (Colo.), just outside of Denver and the second in the beautiful wine country of Sonoma (Calif.). Heading into the Mopar Mile High NHRA Nationals this weekend in Denver, current POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle point leader Andrew Hines continues to lead Chip Ellis and Matt Smith in Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle points. St. Louis Low Qualifier Tom Bradford and Geno Scali each jumped up one spot in points to ninth and 10th, respectively, while Karen Stoffer fell two spots to 11th. 1. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 1735 2. Chip Ellis, Buell, 1715 3. Matt Smith, Buell, 1580 4. Antron Brown, Suzuki, 1575 5. Angelle Sampey, Suzuki, 1500 6. Ryan Schnitz, Buell, 1390 7. Craig Treble, Suzuki, 1365 8. GT Tonglet, Harley-Davidson, 1260 9. Tom Bradford, Buell, 1220 10. Geno Scali, Suzuki, 1165 11. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 1160 12. Matt Guidera, Buell, 1085 13. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 840 14. Shawn Gann, Suzuki, 730 15. Michael Phillips, Suzuki, 720 Riders accumulate points during their 15-race NHRA POWERade Drag Racing regular season. The top eight with the most points move onto vie for the 2006 Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle champion bragging rights, held at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle winner will take home a cash prize of $25,000 and a commemorative trophy, while the runner-up collects $10,000. The two semi-finalists will each receive $6,000 each and the four first round finalists, $3,500 each. About Ringers Gloves Ringers Gloves, Official Gloves of NHRA and title sponsor for the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle, is a full-line manufacturer of high-end, task specific gloves, SFI 3.3/1, 3.3/10, 3.3/20 racing gloves, UnderX protective undergarments and rdigs pit boots. Keep up with your favorite Ringers racers in ‘06 by logging onto _www.ringersgloves.com_ (http://www.ringersgloves.com/) for photos and highlights! Mindy Stephens Public Relations/Marketing Ringers Gloves RingersIndy@aol.com _www.ringersgloves.com_ (http://www.ringersgloves.com/)